Latest news and stories about medical services in technology in Portugal for expats and residents.
The external paediatric surgery emergency department at Dona Estefânia Hospital will remain closed until Sunday.
A new regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency service has launched on the Setúbal Peninsula, operating across the Garcia de Orta and São Bernardo hospitals while relying on a mix of permanent and temporary medical staff.
The Garcia de Orta Hospital faces potential overcrowding and staffing shortages as it becomes a regional hub following the permanent closure of the Barreiro obstetrics emergency department.
INEM pre-hospital emergency technicians have launched an indefinite strike targeting administrative tasks to demand the full implementation of operational protocols, while maintaining essential rescue services.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising tuberculosis diagnosis by enabling rapid identification via chest X-rays, helping to combat the disease's stigma and improve early intervention for respiratory conditions.
Orthopaedic surgeons, urologists, and endocrinologists from Gaia Hospital are visiting health centres to provide consultations. This initiative enhances accessibility and reduces hospital overload.
Évora Hospital has become the first public institution in Portugal to implement an AI system called Genius Digital Imager for cervical cancer detection. This innovative technology enhances the accuracy of screening by using AI algorithms and high-resolution image analysis to identify precancerous and cancerous lesions. The system aims to improve healthcare in the Alentejo region by ensuring efficient and accurate diagnoses, while also emphasizing the importance of prevention in combating cervical cancer.
In response to recent information regarding the so-called “Paracetamol Challenge”, Infarmed has published a set of recommendations on its Facebook and LinkedIn social media platforms about the correct use of medications containing paracetamol.
ULS is investing 11 million euros in health units in Elvas, with construction of the new operating theatre at the Hospital de Santa Luzia starting on 2 March and expected to last around 4 months. During this time, surgeries will be conducted at the Hospital de Portalegre.
Despite repeated technical assessments, confirmed financial capacity and clear structural proposals, the SNS and INEM keep failing to deliver timely emergency responses. This analysis points to implementation gaps — weak governance, fragmented coordination between national and regional bodies, staffing shortages and poor resource allocation — rather than lack of solutions; the result is delayed care that harms patients (including expats) and undermines public wellbeing. Addressing the problem requires transparent accountability, an independent audit of operational bottlenecks, data-driven redistribution of resources and political commitment to implement already-defined reforms.
Admiral Gouveia e Melo has urged a change in health leadership, saying the Government should resign if it cannot resolve systemic problems in the healthcare system. He accuses the State of failing across the board, criticises missed deadlines for delivering results and calls for accountability and urgent action to protect patients and medical services. The remarks frame the crisis as a leadership and policy failure with direct implications for care delivery and public confidence.
Ten years ago, Garcia de Orta Hospital in Almada opened the first hospital-at-home unit. Today there are already 50 Local Health Units offering this service — a way of delivering healthcare to 400 patients receiving inpatient care outside the hospital.
Signed in Rome, the agreement between the two foundations aims to develop advanced non-profit cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
The new tool provides updated information on the medication funding process and its status. It can be used by patients, healthcare professionals, and companies.
A platform created by researchers allows for the identification of cognitive decline patterns through the analysis of acoustic and linguistic signals in the human voice, helping to detect Alzheimer's.
The application was designed for use in both clinical and home settings
Research from FMUP concluded that starting two treatments simultaneously in patients with heart failure is feasible and safe.
Could conventional medical consultations and the doctor-patient relationship eventually be replaced by mere interactions with artificial intelligence tools?
The i3S institute has established the first national centre dedicated to excellence in genomic medicine.
The promising acoustic therapy that could revolutionise medicine.
In an interview, researcher Miguel Prudêncio discusses the importance of adult vaccination, the challenges of developing a malaria vaccine, and the dangers posed by anti-vaccine misinformation and the politicisation of public health.
The CUF mobile application, which combines a symptom checker with direct healthcare scheduling, allowed approximately 40% of users who initially planned to visit the emergency room to opt for a lower level of care after using the group's AI-powered symptom checker.
The platform aims to “translate complex science into accessible language, so that patients, families, and healthcare professionals can better understand” the diseases, according to i3S.
The tool was implemented in July 2025.
The technology acts as a clinical decision support assistant for X-ray and CT scans and has “become an essential pillar” in the emergency department.
The Microsoft Healthcare Academy initiative has successfully provided AI training to 8,000 health sector workers across Portugal.
A study by BMJ Open warns of the dangers of relying on artificial intelligence for diagnoses. In Portugal, doctors are already feeling the effects of these inaccurate digital consultations.
