42 GHP Q2 2025 The healthcare industry is one continually being reshaped by innovation and ingenuity, its advancement driven by emerging technologies and regulatory shifts. Remaining abreast of its evolution is imperative to those seeking to thrive within this space, though this is no simple feat. HealthNews exists to bridge the gap betweenindustryandindividual,providing consistently updated knowledge to healthcare professionals and the wider general public, ensuring that all who wish to can remain up to date with the latest developments in healthcare. We heard more from Executive Director, Maria Antónia Lisboa. Established in 2020, HealthNews is Portugal’s leading healthcare media outlet, on a mission to inform healthcare professionals and the public. In its efforts to promote health literacy, editorial rigour, and creativity, HealthNews operates upon the values of pluralist democracy, freedom of expression, editorial independence – without ideological, political, or economic dependence – and respect for the rights and duties of journalists. With this in mind, HealthNews rejects sensationalism and remains committed to the good faith of its readers. It is with this approach to ethical and transparent journalism that has enabled HealthNews to establish itself as a frontrunner within healthcare media. With its focal offering being the production and dissemination of health journalism content, HealthNews ensures that its information is always openly accessible to the public. For professionals, on the other hand, the platform provides its news through associated microsites that require registration. Through HealthNews’s specialised services, readers benefit from receiving up-to-date news, interviews, analyses, and educational content, with the ultimate goal of promoting better informed decision-making and greater health literacy. HealthNews is proud to serve as a national and European reference in health information, encouraging public debate and transparency in sectors across the world. While there are a number of healthcare media outlets in the market, HealthNews stands out for its independence and innovation. For this, the company has been rightfully recognised by Innovation in Business magazine at the Media Innovator Awards in 2023 and 2024, receiving titles such as Western Europe’s Best Health Journalism Resource and Portugal’s Best Online Health News Platform, as well as earning the deserved title of Best Digital Health News Platform 2025 in the Global Excellence Awards 2025. After reflecting upon HealthNews’s significant success, Maria attributed the company’s upward trajectory to its commitment to accountability. She shared: “HealthNews welcomes opinions, suggestions, and criticism from readers, promoting democratic debate. It is accountable only to its readers, always maintaining transparency and good faith. The achievement of international awards reinforces HealthNews’s credibility and impact as an example of excellence and innovation in the national and European media landscape.” As such a key player within this field, HealthNews understands more than most that the health media sector is being shaped by the integration of technology – such as generative artificial intelligence, which is revolutionising content creation and the personalisation of information. HealthNews has kept remarkable pace with these trends, maintaining an internationally recognised focus on authenticity, integrity, and sustainability, whilst reinforcing its industry-renowned adaptability. The company is continually looking to the future and, in 2025, took a proactive role in shaping democratic discourse through the launch of a special edition dedicated to the legislative effects. The publication featured a curated selection of political proposals, expert analysis and commentary, fostering pluralism and encouraging civic participation. This initiative exemplifies HealthNews’s proactive approach to journalism, serving as a bridge between political discourse and civic engagement, further cementing its role as a trusted source for democratic debate. At present, HealthNews is in the process of introducing new thematic microsites in order to better communicate with readers who work within professional healthcare. Alongside this, continuous training initiatives for healthcare professionals are also underway, to promote the ongoing advancement of the wider healthcare industry. Looking ahead, HealthNews will be holding the first National Conference on Prevention and Health Industry – 1st Health Talks VF on October 1st. These initiatives are but shining examples of HealthNews’ exceptional endeavours in its ongoing mission to promote health education and public engagement. Looking to the future, one characterised by an advancing sector driven by unparalleled professionals, Maria told us: “HealthNews intends to continue innovating within health journalism – investing in new digital platforms, multimedia formats, and strategic partnerships. Our goals for the future include strengthening the nation’s health literacy, expanding both our national and international influence, and to continue developing projects and initiatives that promote the continuous training of healthcare professionals.” Contact: Maria Antónia Lisboa Company: HealthNews Web Address: https://healthnews.pt/ HealthNews: Informing the Present, Shaping the Future
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