Portugal News News Portugal » Health: Spending less, living longer: What the U.S. can learn from Portugal’s innovative health system
LISBON — Getting to the MRI machine at one of this city’s largest public hospitals means taking a trip through time. Plastic waiting room chairs in radiology sit amid centuries-old blue and white ...
News Portugal » Health: North African dust hits Portugal and health body urges vulnerable people to stay at home
Air quality will worsen in coming days across much of mainland Portugal due to North African dust, especially in central and southern areas; health authorities urge vulnerable people to take extra ...
News Portugal » Health: Sword Health brings AI physical therapy to Portugal's NHS
Sword Health has partnered with Portugal's National Health Service to make its AI-enabled musculoskeletal care platform available through the country's public health system. The agreement allows ...
News Portugal » Health: How wildfires and weather affect Portugal's public health
The past few decades have passed in a smoke-filled haze as severe wildfires have blazed across forests and tundras on multiple continents, frequently turning skies orange and triggering air quality ...
News Portugal » Health: Egypt, Portugal mull means to cement health cooperation
Egypt’s ambassador in Lisbon Wael al-Naggar has discussed with Portuguese Health Minister Manuel Pizarro means to boost bilateral ties and enhance health and pharmaceutical cooperation. They also ...
News Portugal » Health: Portuguese value-based healthcare project receives accolade from the World Economic Forum
A Portuguese cataract surgery project has been distinguished for its innovation by the World Economic Forum’s global coalition for value in healthcare. Health Cluster Portugal (HCP) launched the value ...
News Portugal » Health: Portugal Health Minister Steps Down Following Death Of Indian Woman
Portuguese Health Minister Marta Temido quit on Tuesday, saying she felt “no longer able to remain in office” after broad criticism over her handling of recent staffing problems at public hospitals ...
News Portugal » Health: Al-Jalajel begins visit to Portugal to expand health cooperation, exchange expertise
LISBON — Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel began an official visit to Portugal on Monday. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and expand health ...
News Portugal » Health: Portugal grows tonnes of medical cannabis for export but it remains out of reach for local patients
In 2023, Portugal exported 11 tonnes of cannabis but only 17 kg were sold within its borders. Patients still resort to the black market although the plant is legal in the country When Paula Motta ...
News Portugal » Health: Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian tourist dies
The tragic death of a pregnant Indian woman in Portugal while being shifted between crisis-hit hospitals here has led to the resignation of the country's health minister Marta Temido while authorities ...