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Outpatient preventive health cures have once again been a compulsory benefit offered by health insurance companies for a number of years, but are little used. Saxony's health resorts are now discussing how the offer can be made better known.
Despite a comparatively young medical profession, there is a lack of practice successors in Saxony. A campaign aims to inspire doctors to set up a practice in the countryside.
Tobacco consumption claims many lives. The new tobacco atlas not only reveals differences between men and women. There are also clear differences between the federal states.
Damp weather in the summer sometimes resulted in full mushroom baskets. The poison control center in Erfurt also felt the effects of this, receiving more inquiries in August in particular.
Summer is drawing to a close, but the right way to deal with heat will remain an issue in the future. The Greens in the state parliament are calling for a strategy for heat protection in daycare centers and schools.
Recently, former Trigema CEO Wolfgang Grupp made a suicide attempt public and reported on his age-related depression. There is a good chance of recovery from such an illness.
The coronavirus pandemic has left deep scars on society. Even today, people are still suffering from the long-term effects of the virus. According to the Greens, they need better care.
Germany hosted the World Transplant Games for the first time. Athletes with a donated organ competed against each other in Dresden. Despite the competition, they presented themselves as one big family.
In Saxony, 139 people have died from drug use in the past six years. Instead of deterrence and punishment, the Free State should focus on effective prevention, say the Greens.
Germany hosted the World Transplant Games for the first time. Athletes with a donated organ measured their strength in Dresden. Despite the competition, they presented themselves as one big family.
Until the end of 2012, there was a practice fee. Patients had to pay ten euros for their first visit to the doctor every quarter. The Minister of Health has a clear opinion on reintroducing this.
Blue-green algae can always spoil swimming in lakes in summer. The Pirk reservoir in the Vogtland region is currently affected.
Athletes with a donated organ from all over the world meet in Dresden. They show what makes such a donation possible. In Germany, many patients wait a long time.
The World Transplant Games are being held in Germany for the first time. And Dresden is the host. At the opening ceremony, Health Minister Köpping promotes organ donation.
Anyone who is unintentionally pregnant does not always find help nearby immediately. Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are among the states with a high level of care. But there are differences.
The state testing institute in Saxony checks around one million samples every year. The majority of these concern milk. The complaint rates are still low.
The sage fields at Bombastus-Werke smell like the Mediterranean. The harvest continues these days. The highest quality grade is harvested by hand
The sage fields at Bombastus-Werke smell like the Mediterranean. The harvest continues these days. The highest quality grade is harvested by hand
A wave of colds caused many days of absence from work in Saxony in the first half of the year. Overall, however, the sickness rate was lower than in the previous year.
After winning silver at the Olympics, walker Jonathan Hilbert falls into a depression. Now the 30-year-old talks about his problems - and the road back.
A bacterium has been causing problems in the drinking water network in Chemnitz for several weeks. The responsible supplier is still looking for the cause of the contamination.
Dresden wants to take the sting out of the Asian tiger mosquito. The aggressive animals can transmit dangerous diseases with their proboscis. Now they are to be trapped on the Elbe.
School starts again in Saxony on Monday. For some pupils, however, this also means pressure to perform and psychological crises.
The rain is spoiling the vacation fun in Saxony. However, the changeable weather also gives allergy sufferers a breather.
The blood donation situation is currently quite good. This is not least due to the weather. There are only too few donors for two blood groups.
Strict criteria apply to drinking water. However, a bacterium has been causing problems in the pipeline network in Chemnitz for several weeks.
People in need of care have to dig deeper and deeper into their pockets in Saxony. However, care home costs are even higher in other federal states.
Where districts and local authorities take healthcare into their own hands, the state is contributing six million euros according to the current double budget. Those affected are reacting cautiously.
The focus of funding from EU funds is on digitalization. However, innovative pilot projects are also being funded. The aim is not only to improve care, but also to make it cheaper.
Pesticide residues can often still be found in fruit and vegetables in Saxony. Products from non-European countries are conspicuous. The Greens therefore want to strengthen regional products.
After experiencing violence, victims need rapid support. In Saxony, the network of trauma outpatient clinics is being expanded.
What influences the metabolism? Researchers in Leipzig are investigating this question. The individual energy balance is to be found in special chambers.
The problem has been known for a long time, but there are no signs of a solution. More and more people in Germany are becoming care cases. The call for reform is getting louder.
Saxony's panel doctors are now led by a man from Leipzig. His predecessor had to leave after making controversial statements.
Blue-green algae have been discovered in the Bautzen reservoir. This has consequences for bathers.
In just one week, 68 new infections are added. The trend is reversed for TBE, which is also transmitted by ticks.
Dangerous blue-green algae have been discovered in the Quitzdorf reservoir. Streaking and cloudy water indicate the presence of bacteria.
Oak processionary moths have been discovered in Leipzig. Citizens are asked to avoid contact and report sightings.
In 2020, African swine fever broke out in Brandenburg, Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. There are no borders. What conclusions does the Free State of Saxony draw from this?
Saxony has had a rural doctor quota since 2022. 6.5 percent of medical study places are awarded to applicants who later work in the province for at least ten years.
To alleviate the shortage of doctors, Saxony is having young doctors trained in Hungary. The program currently has more than 200 participants, and the first graduate is now starting his regular career as a family doctor.
Heat as a health risk: The Saxon Medical Conference calls on politicians and administrators to take action.
Saxony's hospitals are sounding the alarm about a lack of budget funds. The hospital association warns: the state parliament must make a decision before the end of June - otherwise there is a threat of a care emergency.
In the summertime, blood reserves are sometimes scarce in the Free State - according to the experience of recent years. The German Red Cross is therefore making an appeal to the people of Saxony.
In the summertime, blood reserves are sometimes scarce in the Free State - according to the experience of recent years. The German Red Cross is therefore making an appeal to the people of Saxony.
The number of public pharmacies in Saxony has fallen significantly over the last ten years. For many citizens, it is becoming more difficult to obtain medication close to home.
Walkers and cyclists beware: The hairs of the oak processionary moth can cause skin rashes. In many places, the pest is controlled with tiny threadworms.
A foreign heart, kidney or liver are often the last hope for seriously ill people. Some die before the life-saving operation - the waiting lists are long and replacements are rare.
With the influx of refugees, international medical practices have been set up in Dresden and Chemnitz. What is the future of this special service?
New fountains, heat maps, sun cream for the homeless: Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz are prepared for the heat.
The willingness to donate organs has largely stagnated - even in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Three clinics in the region have now been recognized for their special commitment.
Elias Ernst swapped his office job for nursing. Why he was looking for a new start and what that says about the challenges facing society.
Tobacco consumption is bad for your health. Once they start smoking, many people can't get away from cigarettes or cigars - but it would be worth it.
Sage flowers must not be wet during harvest. Bombastus-Werke in Freital near Dresden takes advantage of a narrow window in the weather forecasts and speeds up the harvest.
There are tens of thousands of cases of skin cancer in Saxony every year. Many of these could be prevented - by protecting against ultraviolet sun rays at a young age and taking care of them at an older age.
In the district of North Saxony, one hospital will soon no longer exist. What does this mean for patients?
The medical profession is meeting in Leipzig until Friday. It is about reforms, more efficiency, but also the use of AI in practices and clinics.
In an ageing society, the demand for healthcare services is growing - but at the same time, skilled workers are in short supply. In order to secure the supply, it needs to be reorganized - but how?
Saxony has to make savings. This also applies to areas where we would actually like to spend more money. However, the Greens do not want to accept any further cuts in healthcare.
Long waiting times, long distances: In south-west Saxony, patients often need patience to get an appointment with an ophthalmologist. A new pilot project aims to provide some relief.
Age, rape or a medical diagnosis: the decision to end a pregnancy can have many reasons. In Saxony, there has been a slight decline in the numbers.
There is currently a good supply of midwives in Saxony. For now: the baby boomers will soon be retiring here too and could leave a gap. The Free State is now launching an unusual pilot project.
The most recent flu season in Saxony is over. Influenza viruses in particular spread during the winter months. In addition to a high number of illnesses, there is a new record.
More and more caesarean sections, fewer and fewer natural births - the proportion of surgical deliveries is growing nationwide. In Saxony, however, the trend remains remarkably weak.
Fewer and fewer respiratory infections are being reported in Saxony. Although viruses are still circulating, the authorities have declared the current flu season to be over.
The downward trend in reported respiratory infections in Saxony continues. Although viruses are still circulating, the authorities believe that the current flu season is coming to an end.
In Saxony, a parliamentary committee of inquiry is also looking into the coronavirus pandemic. Prominent virologists are also being questioned there.
In Saxony, a parliamentary committee of inquiry is also looking into the coronavirus pandemic. Prominent virologists are also being questioned there.
The trend in reported respiratory infections in Saxony continues to decline. However, viruses are still circulating - and further deaths are also being reported.
They are small, bite and want blood. But ticks can also transmit dangerous pathogens. Most of Saxony is considered a risk area for one of them - but there is protection.
Deficiencies in the handling of medicines, hygiene and staffing were reported in nursing homes in 2024. However, only around one in three homes was inspected. Too few, says the Left Party.
Recipients of a donor organ often talk about their second life. For many, taking part in the World Transplant Games is a matter of the heart. Dresden is now the venue for the sports competitions.
In Saxony, the pollen season is hitting allergy sufferers particularly hard this year - sometimes with dangerous consequences. What can help now.
Salmonella is detected in a "Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate". The product is recalled. What should I do?
Cannabis is the second most common cause of addiction counseling in Saxony after alcohol. But despite increasing challenges, there is a threat of massive cuts in prevention.
Following a case of bird flu in Grimma, a ten-kilometer surveillance zone was set up. This is now being lifted.
The health authorities have registered a significant decrease in influenza cases in Saxony. However, according to Barmer, the flu epidemic hit the state harder than in previous years.
Thousands of businesses in Saxony have to pay back coronavirus aid - and some can barely manage it. According to critics, small craft businesses in particular are facing acute financial difficulties as a result.
The equine clinic at Leipzig University has put a new CT scanner into operation. The four-legged friends can now be examined better than before.
The infectious disease occurs worldwide and is rare in Germany. However, the number of cases has recently increased in Saxony.
Almost 450 people share one doctor's surgery in Saxony. This puts the Free State in the middle of the field nationwide. But these general practitioners are on average the youngest in Saxony.
Spring is coming, the flu is leaving. The health authorities are registering a significant decrease in influenza cases in Saxony. But the level is still comparatively high.
There has been a shortage of doctors in Saxony for years. The total number of working doctors is growing, and the trend is towards employment rather than private practice.
In Saxony, young people can study medicine even without an A-level. In return, they commit to working as a rural doctor in the future. The number of applicants clearly exceeds the number of places on offer.
Due to the infection of two people, the health authorities tested around 160 people in the vicinity of a daycare center in Dresden. Another case was discovered in the process.
This finding is not new. There is also a shortage of doctors in many places in Saxony. With the help of an expert report, politicians want to take countermeasures and prepare for future demand at an early stage.
This finding is not new. There is also a shortage of doctors in many places in Saxony. With the help of an expert report, politicians want to take countermeasures and prepare for future demand at an early stage.
It is estimated that well over one million people worldwide die from tuberculosis every year. Yet the disease is preventable and curable. In Saxony, the number of cases has recently risen again.
The winter vacations have slowed down the flu epidemic in Saxony. Although the number of respiratory infections is falling slightly, it is still at a high level.
Overall, slightly more female doctors work in clinics and practices than male doctors. However, there is still a major imbalance elsewhere.
In the virologist's view, there has been a lack of systematic scientific observation during the coronavirus pandemic. He identifies data gaps in the assessment of measures, for example.
Several new cases of the dangerous animal disease have been confirmed in Bavaria. Minister of State Köpping calls for strict hygiene measures to prevent worse.
Culling, compulsory stabling, restricted zones: Bird flu has hit a poultry farm in Grimma - with consequences for the entire region. Strict measures are in place to prevent further spread.
Two cases of tuberculosis have been registered in Dresden. All children and childcare staff at a daycare center are now being tested.
Bird flu in Grimma: a poultry farm had to kill around 100 animals. The authorities are now calling for more protective measures.
Stuffy noses and bulging eyes: the season of suffering has begun for allergy sufferers. In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, the first pollen is already flying, albeit still cautiously.
The tick season starts particularly early this year. This is shown by the infection figures for Lyme disease in Saxony. There is also already a first case of TBE.
In Saxony, there are two bodies investigating the coronavirus pandemic - a parliamentary committee of inquiry and a commission of inquiry. A prominent witness is now testifying in the committee.
The recognition of professional qualifications in the health and care sector requires special care. Saxony is in favor of simple and fast procedures. However, federal law must be observed.
The recognition of professional qualifications in the health and care sector requires special care. Saxony is in favor of simple and fast procedures. However, federal law must be observed.