The Regional Directorate of Health has confirmed that the number of 'Aedes aegypti' mosquitoes has reached unprecedented levels compared to other years.
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SESARAM's computer system suffered some failures again this morning, causing constraints and embarrassment.
The use of psychotropic drugs is on the increase.
As part of the "Christmas is sowing happiness" campaign, the Regional Directorate of Health reinforces awareness about the adoption of healthy behaviours and food choices.
The Regional Health Service issued a statement today, saying that despite computer problems, the care provided in both the clinical and non-clinical services remained unaffected.
The Institute of Health Administration, IP-RAM (IASAÚDE, IP-RAM) promoted a new health literacy awareness-raising campaign at the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital today to help citizens understand the need to adopt sensible practices when taking prescription drugs
At the Almeida Santos auditorium, in the Assembly of the Republic, in Lisbon, the conference 'Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus - A National Health Priority' took place, as part of the 'RSV Think Tank - Inspire Change' initiative
More than 73% of Portuguese people aged 65 and over have received their flu vaccination this year. At the regional level, vaccinations are at 91.7%.
Of the 779 Madeirans who participated in colorectal cancer screening, about 25% of those tested were found to have cancer.
Startup Sea4Us is close to licensing a new painkiller found in marine organisms off the Algarve coast, which could relieve the chronic pain of hundreds of millions of people globally.
"Our population's health literacy levels are low," stated Rubina Leal at a seminar on 'Health Literacy: Saves Lives!'
A motorcycle crash in the Ribeira Grande tunnel left two tourists injured this afternoon.
The Portuguese Fibromyalgia Association and the Junta de Freguesia do Imaculado Coração de Maria have created the first support group for patients and family members residing in Madeira.
Although recent years have revealed a higher number of cases of prostate cancer, due to an aging population and better detection of the cancer, statistics show that there has not been an increase in the number of cancer related deaths, says Ferdinando Pereira, one of the 6 urologists at the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital.