Deaths surge by 34.5% in December. The country's natural balance worsened but the population grew in 2025
The year was the deadliest since 2022, but also the one with the most births in recent years.
Sewage treatment works by the River Lis receive €2 million to improve treatment — but the problem is upstream
A study on the impacts of the accidental discharge in August 2025 concludes there is a “recurring microbiological contamination” in the River Lis.
Portugal records more deaths in 2025, but infant deaths fell
There were 122,151 deaths registered in 2025 — an increase of 2.6% compared with the previous year.
Infant mortality in Portugal decreased
Home News Infant mortality in Portugal decreased Infant mortality in Portugal decreased Portugal recorded more deaths in 2025, with 3,124 more deaths compared to 2024, but deaths of children under one year old decreased, totalling 241, 14 fewer, according to data released today by the National In
INSA clarifies that the first case of Candida auris in Portugal was detected in 2022
Instituto Ricardo Jorge also reports that there were additional cases between 2022 and 2025 in public hospitals in the North and Lisbon and Tagus Valley Health Regions.
Collection of electronic-waste fees blocked for years by state inaction
The Inspectorate-General of the Environment identified a lack of oversight, failure to approve reports and unreliable data in the system that manages electronic waste. Mismanagement could threaten public health and the environment.
Study reinforces suspicion that the Epstein–Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis
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It is known that everyone who develops multiple sclerosis has previously had infectious mononucleosis, or the “kissing disease”.
João, this country isn't for people who aren't right in the head
André Ventura spared neither Cotrim — who backed away from the idea that he might vote for Ventura in a second round — nor the prime minister, insisting it is not a 'perception' and that the Health sector is 'in tatters'.
WHO calls for higher taxes on sugary and alcoholic drinks
The WHO Director-General said that taxes are low or poorly designed and argued they are “powerful tools” to reduce harmful consumption and to finance essential services.
Gouveia e Melo signals exit for Ana Paula Martins
Gouveia e Melo says it is already 'evident' that health leadership should change in view of the lack of answers.
Drug-resistant fungus detected in Portugal for first time
Portuguese researchers have identified the country’s first confirmed cases of infection with Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus considered a growing global public health threat. The cases were detected in 2023 The post Drug-resistant fungus detected in Portugal for first time appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Study identifies the first cases of Candida auris in Portugal and underscores the importance of surveillance
Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus considered a global public health threat, with confirmed spread across multiple continents.
Candida auris: what you need to know about this fungus - dangers, protection, transmission, risk factors, treatment
A team of researchers led by the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Porto (FMUP) studied the first confirmed cases in Portugal of infection with Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus considered a global public health threat.
Young people sicker and the poor left without medicines, study reveals
A report from Nova SBE indicates that 45.5% of Portuguese experienced at least one illness episode in 2025. Young people aged 15 to 29 are the most affected by the increase.
Researchers call for strengthening the role of the pharmacist
More than half of those surveyed by NOVA SBE used self-medication. Researchers warn of the risk of inappropriate medicines kept at home, especially antibiotics, and propose clear guidelines.
More than half of people resort to self-medication and most do not tell their doctor
A Nova SBE report, 'Self‑medication in Portugal: Practices, Determinants and Behavioural Profiles', finds that 51.85% of respondents have self‑medicated at some point. The practice is especially common among younger people, those with higher education and people without a family doctor, and is being used for mental health issues as well as physical complaints. Most people do not inform their doctor about self‑medication, prompting experts to warn of risks for mental health and for patients with chronic conditions. The study highlights gaps in access to primary care and the need for better patient education and reporting practices.
Calls for increasing taxes on alcoholic drinks
Home News Calls for increasing taxes on alcoholic drinks Calls for increasing taxes on alcoholic drinks The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to urgently strengthen taxes on sugary and alcoholic beverages, arguing that they are becoming increasingly cheaper and driving disease.
Susete Estrela: "There are no healthy foods without first..."
Thousands of people die each year in Europe from food poisoning, almost half of the cases occurring at home. Susete Estrela discusses food safety and publishes a book outlining 50 mistakes to avoid in the kitchen.
"It happens often": SNS executive plays down excess mortality persisting for a month
Álvaro Almeida says the SNS Executive Directorate monitors the data daily and that the essential task is to establish the causes of the excess mortality. More detailed analyses, he adds, will only be carried out once winter is over. For now, he urges caution.
5pm: There is a very serious situation in healthcare and not a 'perception', emphasises the PCP candidate
At 5pm, the PCP candidate said the problems in the health service are very serious and should not be dismissed as a mere 'perception', calling for concrete measures.
Carneiro: Montenegro 'insensitive' to SNS crisis
Leader of the PS (Socialist Party) reiterates his conviction that Montenegro has been “completely disconnected from the country” since his New Year statement. “He is a prime minister who is out of touch with the people,” he says.
Portugal is the only country in Europe to record excess mortality
There are already more than 2,600 deaths above the expected number. This is the thirtieth consecutive day of a trend that continues at the start of the year.
12:00 — The Prime Minister: 'Whether the health sector is in a permanent crisis is a matter of perception'
At 12:00, the Prime Minister said the idea that the health sector is constantly in crisis is more a matter of perception than an objective fact.
The never-ending lobbying of the 'forever chemicals' industry
An EU ban on PFAS remains a distant prospect. There are worrying signs that regulators are trying to reduce the industry's accountability.
