Faro Hospital has completed over 100 robotic-assisted procedures in urology, general surgery, and obesity surgery within its first year of operation. The hospital, part of ULS Algarve, uses Da Vinci Xi robotic systems, an investment supported by Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).
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See today’s briefingThe Portuguese Society of Gastroenterology launched a national campaign for World Digestive Cancer Day to highlight the importance of prevention, screening, and early diagnosis. The initiative warns that persistent symptoms such as changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, and abdominal pain require medical evaluation, while lifestyle measures like a balanced diet and avoiding alcohol and tobacco help reduce risk.
The 2026-2027 autumn-winter seasonal vaccination campaign against influenza and Covid-19 begins today. The SNS has acquired 2.7 million flu vaccine doses, including 369,000 high-dose vaccines, with free vaccination now extended to children aged 2 to 4. Covid-19 vaccination is targeted at population groups at higher risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
The 2025 Health and Environment Report by the Portuguese Council for Health and Environment recorded 2,009 excess deaths during heat episodes in 2025, alongside 4,710 deaths linked to air pollution in 2023 and 750 annual premature deaths from noise pollution. The report notes six heat episodes occurring across spring, summer, and autumn, and recommends a national health adaptation plan.