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The front page of Diário de Notícias features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include the approval of new generic diabetes medications that halve prices, the ongoing investigation into Luís Neves, and political tensions involving Nuno Melo and Ventura. International news…
The approval of new Dapagliflozin generics by INFARMED is expected to halve prices, benefiting approximately 900,000 users. The Portuguese Users Association urges doctors to prescribe responsibly.
Luís Neves states he is "calm and eager" for the audit of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) to proceed and its findings to be made public. Several political figures have commented on the situation, with some defending the audit and others questioning its scope.
Nuno Melo is suing Ventura following statements made about a 3.9 billion euro business deal related to frigates, creating political ripples.
The United States is providing $15.5 million in aid to Colombia following a devastating earthquake that has claimed the lives of 132 people.
Paying the minimum contribution to Social Security for freelance workers in Brazil could potentially result in the denial of a residency permit.
By 2026, doctors are projected to have accumulated nearly 4.5 million hours of overtime and task-based work, with the National Health Service (SNS) having already spent €192.5 million.
A link to the digital edition of Diário de Notícias for Tuesday, August 11.
