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A persistent IT failure within Portugal's National Health Service (SNS) continues to disrupt prescription processing and appointment scheduling across the country.
NHS information systems and services have been progressively restored following a power outage that occurred on Friday, with officials confirming that operations are now nearly fully functional.
The article critiques the systemic misclassification of clinical waiting times as 'social' admissions, while also addressing the shift in focus within USF reforms and the overall exhaustion of healthcare services.
Maria Manuela Faria, outgoing head of ADSE, advocates for a strategic shift towards health prevention and enhanced beneficiary monitoring within the public healthcare subsystem.
Professionals guarantee they are available for greater integration with the National Health Service, but the mechanisms to allow this are lacking. This will be one of the topics debated between May 28 and 30 at the 15th Congress of the National Association of Pharmacies, for which Expresso is a media partner.
Infarmed introduces the new Sinats evaluation system to ensure NHS reimbursement for obesity medication is contingent upon proven clinical and economic value through risk-sharing models.
An editorial by Sónia Sapage exploring the multifaceted frustrations of Portuguese nurses, including salary concerns, professional status, and systemic workplace issues discussed at the 7th Nurses' Congress.
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.
Empathy, ethics, the integration of public, social, and private systems, and the benefits of using artificial intelligence in healthcare were the main topics at the DN Grand Conference. Experts discussed how digital transition is vital, yet AI cannot replace the 'human doctor' or the essential role of empathy in patient care. The panel also addressed the need for better health literacy, the importance of investment in increasingly expensive medical technologies, and the necessity for interoperable data systems across hospitals.
Becton Dickinson celebrates 25 years of presence in Portugal. In an interview with Observador, Bruno Taveira, the company's Country Lead in the country, reflects on this quarter-century.
In her opening speech at the DN Grand Conference, Leonor Beleza, president of the Champalimaud Foundation, highlighted the importance of journalism for democracy and multilateralism in healthcare. She emphasised that biomedical research is a driver of wealth and development, and showcased the foundation's pioneering work in cancer treatment. Beleza also stressed the value of the institution's multicultural environment, arguing that international collaboration in science not only fosters innovation but also contributes to global peace.
A new, innovative cancer treatment injection is set to undergo clinical trials in Portugal.
A new, innovative cancer treatment injection is set to undergo clinical trials in Portugal.
Portuguese researchers concluded that consuming protein of animal or plant origin has similar results in stimulating muscle protein growth in younger people, with animal protein showing a slight advantage only for those over 65.
With the support of Salesforce, discover how Luz Saúde is shaping the future of the sector, using AI to go beyond hospital walls and put technology at the service of more human care.
Patients lost 10.5% of their weight in 26 weeks in an intermediate trial of AstraZeneca's experimental pill, which aims to compete in the weight-loss market with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.
Technology promises efficiency, but the success of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare depends on a triad that is often forgotten: the doctor, the patient, and their caregiver.
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The injection for head and neck cancers that has already destroyed tumours in a clinical trial conducted across several countries will also be tested in Portugal.
