The Portuguese Cancer League (LPCC) is holding its annual national fundraising campaign from 29 October until 1 November. Over 21,000 volunteers will be collecting donations in public spaces, including shopping centres and churches, to support patient services, research, and financial aid.
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The government is drafting a legislative proposal to revise and expand the "Foster Care for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities" program. The initiative aims to modernize the rules and increase the reach of this social service, which currently serves 649 people and has historically seen low uptake. The proposal is in the government's legislative circuit and must still be approved by the Council of Ministers following consultation with social partners.
The Court of Auditors (Tribunal de Contas) identified 832 million euros in overdue payments across central government administration, with approximately 80% of this total attributed to entities within the National Health Service (SNS). The report highlights systemic failures in expenditure control and transparency regarding debt reporting.
Over one million doses of flu and Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Portugal since the national vaccination campaign began on 30 September.