Main Directorate of Health

There have been hundreds of cases of monkeypox reported in Portugal, but none of them are the most dangerous variant.

The Directorate General of Health (DGS) clarified this Friday that none of the monkeypox cases registered in Portugal are of…

1 year ago

Free vaccination of children against respiratory syncytial virus will begin in October

The first free vaccination campaign against respiratory syncytial virus will start on October 1 and will protect about 62,000 children…

1 year ago

Free vaccination of children against respiratory syncytial virus will begin in October

The first free vaccination campaign against respiratory syncytial virus will start on October 1 and will protect about 62,000 children…

1 year ago

DGS recommends heat protection measures in the coming days

The General Directorate of Health (GDS) has recommended a set of measures to protect against the negative effects of the…

1 year ago

DGS recommends heat protection measures in the coming days

The General Directorate of Health (GDS) has recommended a set of measures to protect against the negative effects of the…

1 year ago

DGS recommends prevention and control of mosquitoes that transmit dengue fever and Zika.

Local authorities, tourism businesses and businesses in the agricultural and industrial sectors, among others, must take measures to prevent and…

1 year ago

DGS advises health workers on the impact of parvovirus on pregnant women

The Directorate General of Health has issued advice to health workers caring for pregnant women in response to a rise…

1 year ago

BE asks government whether it will be guided by ‘best practice standards’ on gender equality

On Thursday, BE said public communication on menstrual health issues must be respectful of all people and questioned whether the…

1 year ago

INEM response time exceeds recommended.

INEM's response time to provide assistance and stabilise victims in serious condition is not respected. On average, INEM takes longer…

1 year ago

INEM response time exceeds recommended.

INEM's response time to provide assistance and stabilise victims in serious condition is not respected. On average, INEM takes longer…

1 year ago