Healthcare in Portugal – the views of two doctors
To better explain what a foreigner seeking healthcare in Portugal can expect, the Resident spoke with two doctors practising in the Algarve. Healthcare systems differ from country to country, which
Government accused of “liquidationist offensive against doctors/ State health service”
Coordinator of Public Health Reform commission resigns, with blistering letter The PS government – already at loggerheads with multiple unions in the public sector – now faces new outrage over
Public health congress brings more than 1,000 specialists to Lisbon
Current themes in public health will be under discussion for two days in Lisbon this week at a congress that brings together former health ministers, researchers and experts and aims,
How a local dental clinic helps the little ones feel at ease
Located in Lagoa, the Vitra Clinic dentist office came up with an innovative idea that arose from the need both to increase the physical space and to give children a
Death of pregnant woman in Lisbon “points to poor clinical practice”
Yet another case where Portuguese health service appears to have failed Following on from the recent death of a baby in Portimão Hospital, and the suspension of two surgeons in
Health ministry admits it “may hire foreign doctors” to make up systemic shortfalls
Portugal’s health ministry has admitted that the possibility of hiring foreign doctors is most definitely on the table, depending on results of internal hiring campaigns. This follows concerns registered in
Morgado do Quintão launches sensorial massages
The holistic Algarve winery has partnered with the reputed La-Eva cosmetics brand to offer a selection of aromatic massages. Algarve winery Morgado do Quintão, located on the border between Silves
Hundreds march in Lisbon to “save the SNS”
State health service “is sick”, say organisers At a point where children’s vaccinations for this year still haven’t been purchased; where various specialities are ‘rotating’ because of a chronic shortage
ARS Algarve warns of breast cancer screening scammers
Scammers are asking for personal information and “photos of breasts” The Algarve Health Authority (ARS Algarve) has issued a warning about fraudulent phone calls relating to fake breast cancer screenings.
Health service executive announces reopening of pediatric/ maternity services in Portimão Hospital
Sudden closure yesterday ‘had always been planned’, says statement Yesterday’s shock announcement that maternity and pediatric services at Portimão were closing until further notice saw an urgent meeting between the