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Authority: Flu season in Saxony comes to an end
The 2023/2024 flu season in Saxony is over, according to the State Investigation Institute (LUA). Influenza viruses are still circulating, but other viruses such as rhinoviruses and seasonal coronaviruses are currently dominating the incidence of colds, the authority announced on Friday. According t ..
Plague of mosquitoes in Saxony: experts warn of increased incidence of mosquitoes
People in Saxony must be prepared for significantly more mosquitoes this year. Experts warn of a potential increase in the mosquito population and disease transmission.
Danger from tick bites - low TBE vaccination rate in Saxony
They are small, biting and want blood - but ticks can also transmit dangerous pathogens. A large part of Saxony is considered a risk area for TBE and Lyme disease.
Association: Fewer than 900 pharmacies in Saxony for the first time
Rising costs and staff shortages are putting pharmacies in a precarious economic situation. This also has consequences for the supply of medicines close to home - Saxony's pharmacists are once again sounding the alarm.
Bombastus-Werke in Freital wants to expand its site
Bombastus-Werke in Freital near Dresden plans to expand its site in the medium term and is investing in new machinery and technology.
Sahra Wagenknecht alliance calls for committee of inquiry to investigate coronavirus policy
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to make the investigation into the coronavirus pandemic an issue in the Saxon state election campaign and is calling for a robust committee of inquiry. The AfD and the FDP are also calling for a thorough investigation.
Seasonal flu epidemic over in Saxony
The seasonal flu epidemic in Saxony is over, according to the State Research Institute, with a decline in reported respiratory illnesses.
State Medical Association: Around 40 errors in treatment in 2023
In Saxony, hundreds of people turn to the State Medical Association every year because of an alleged medical error. In very few cases, however, this suspicion is confirmed.
State Chamber of Dentists promotes young professionals
The supply of dentists is also dwindling in Saxony. At the same time, the barriers to practicing for specialists with a non-EU qualification are high.
Rising costs and staff shortages put a strain on pharmacies in Saxony
Every tenth pharmacy in Saxony is in the red, a third is in financial difficulties. Staff shortages and e-prescriptions are additional challenges.
Saxon GP association calls for consequences due to technical problems in doctors' surgeries
The chairman of the Saxon Association of General Practitioners criticizes the constant failures of the telematics infrastructure in doctors' practices and demands consequences from legislators.
Band Santiano cancels tour premiere due to illness
Due to a severe gastrointestinal infection, two musicians from the band Santiano had to go to hospital and the premiere of the new tour in Schwerin was canceled at short notice.
Staffing situation in the care sector in Saxony worsens despite investments
Investments in training and image are not enough to improve the staffing situation in the care sector in Saxony. The DAK nursing report shows a growing gap.
Barmer: Employees in Saxony with a good 23 days of absence in 2023
Employees insured with Barmer in Saxony were absent from work for a total of almost two weeks last year. On average, 64 out of 1,000 employees between the ages of 15 and 64 were on sick leave, two fewer nationwide, as the health insurance company with 311,000 policyholders announced in Dresden on Tu ..
Almost one in five care professionals will retire in ten years
There is also a shortage of skilled workers in the care sector, and demand is rising. Saxony is still able to fill the gaps left by retiring employees in clinics and care homes.
Cautious response to e-patient records among insured persons
By mid-January 2025, an electronic patient file with stored health data is to be set up for all people with statutory health insurance. However, use of the service is voluntary.
Decrease in respiratory infections in Saxony
The State Research Institute reports the end of the flu epidemic in Saxony with falling numbers of influenza, coronavirus and RSV infections.
Free Voters and AfD call for a review of political decisions during the coronavirus pandemic
Late effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still being felt. The Free Voters and AfD are calling for a review of the political decisions made during this period.
Only a few outbreaks of bird flu so far
There were only a few outbreaks of avian influenza in Saxony last winter, but the Ministry of Health does not want to give the all-clear. Nationwide, 111 cases of avian influenza have been reported so far this year. They are concentrated on the North and Baltic Sea coasts, the ministry said on Sunda ..
Tuberculosis cases remain constant in Saxony
The doctor Robert Koch discovered the tuberculosis pathogen and was later awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery. In 2022, 10.6 million people worldwide contracted the disease and 1.3 million died. And in Saxony?
Flu epidemic in Saxony nearing its end - LUA reports decline in the number of respiratory infections reported
The State Investigation Institute (LUA) sees the end of the flu epidemic in Saxony due to falling numbers of reports of respiratory infections. Current report from the Ministry of Social Affairs shows a decline in influenza, coronavirus and RSV.
Cannabis: who voted how in the Federal Council
On Friday, three states voted in the Bundesrat to refer the cannabis law to the mediation committee. Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Saarland voted in favor of sending the law back to the compromise committee of the Bundestag and Bundesrat for renegotiation. This would have been the only way to at le ..
Federal Council could allow legalization of cannabis to pass
Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach expects the Bundesrat to pass the planned legalization of cannabis. Saxony could be a sticking point.
Avian influenza also detected at Lake Cospuden near Leipzig
Only a few days ago, avian influenza was detected at Lake Markkleeberg near Leipzig. Now there has been another discovery - very close by.
Greens see need for action on planned hospital reform
The Greens in the Saxon state parliament see a need for improvement in the planned hospital reform, particularly with regard to the accessibility of obstetrics.
Health authorities in Saxony: open day recognizes their important role
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping praises the work of the health authorities in Saxony and emphasizes their key role in public health. Their work is honored at the open day.
Alcohol remains the most pressing problem in addiction counseling centers
Alcohol is the number one addiction problem in Saxony. However, addiction experts also expect the partial release of cannabis to have an impact.
Cannabis legalization: Examination of 7000 cases in Saxony
Cannabis is to be legalized on April 1. But criticism is mounting. According to the judiciary, many old criminal proceedings would have to be reviewed.
Health spas struggle with costs: fewer visitors
Visitor numbers in Saxony's health resorts are still below pre-corona levels. The individual resorts are developing very differently. An investment backlog is also looming.
Saxon skilled trades increase turnover by 3.4 percent last year
The Saxon skilled trades sector recorded an increase in turnover last year. The healthcare, food and finishing trades in particular recorded strong growth.
Pharmacies in Saxony have problems with electronic prescriptions
Pharmacies in Saxony struggle with hours of technical failures for e-prescriptions, demand action from Federal Minister of Health
Avian influenza detected in greylag goose on Lake Markkleeberg
Avian influenza H5N1 was found in a dead greylag goose on Lake Markkleeberg, danger for poultry farmers in the district of Leipzig
E-prescription in Saxony: positive interim results despite isolated problems
The mandatory electronic prescription works well, despite isolated problems. Pharmacies and health insurance companies draw a positive interim balance.
Flu epidemic in Saxony: peak exceeded
The number of flu cases in Saxony has fallen significantly, as have RSV and coronavirus infections. Age groups are affected differently.
More children in Vogtland fall ill with measles
The measles outbreak among children in Vogtland has spread. Two more children have fallen ill this week, the district office announced on Friday in response to an inquiry. We are talking about mild cases of the disease. It is highly likely that they were in contact with the two previously affected f ..
Increased number of doctors: concerns in rural areas
The number of doctors in Saxony increased last year. There are currently 19,693 doctors working in the state - 442 more than in the previous year, the Saxon State Medical Association announced in Dresden on Friday.According to the Medical Association, the number of working female doctors rose by 373 ..
Schoolchildren without measles vaccination: fines for parents
Since 2020, children who go to kindergarten or school must be immune to measles. However, not all parents vaccinate their children, as a recent outbreak has shown. They face fines.
Increase in applications for medical study places via Saxony's rural doctor quota
Increase in applications for medical study places above the Saxon rural doctor quota. 130 applications received for 40 study places.
New emergency room opened at Emmaus Niesky Hospital
The new emergency room at Emmaus Niesky Hospital improves medical care in the region and strengthens the Niesky Local Health Center.
Alarming increase in mental health-related absences in Saxony
Record figure: 3.1 days lost per capita due to mental illness in Saxony
Alcohol threatens more - number of deaths rises in Saxony
The number of deaths caused by alcohol in Saxony is rising steadily, with alcohol consumption during pregnancy being particularly problematic. Cannabis consumption among the population is also on the rise.
Saxony wants to postpone planned release of cannabis
Saxony plans to postpone the release of cannabis in order to have more time for preparations and counseling services.
Köpping presents new drugs and addiction report
Health Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) will present the new Saxon Drug and Addiction Report on Tuesday (12.00 noon). So far, alcohol has been the number one addiction problem in the state. However, illegal drugs such as crystal and cannabis also play a major role in outpatient addiction support, accord ..
Measles outbreak in Vogtland: children not sufficiently vaccinated affected
Children in Vogtland fall ill with measles due to lack of vaccination. Health department takes measures.
Measles outbreak: children were not sufficiently vaccinated
For some years now, children attending kindergarten or school have been required to show proof of vaccination against measles. However, this is not always the case.
Saxony's interior minister criticizes planned cannabis liberalization
The Saxon Minister of the Interior warns of the consequences of the planned liberalization of cannabis and criticizes the law as a mistake on the part of the federal government.
Major measles outbreak in the Vogtland district
The Robert Koch Institute counted no measles cases in Saxony in the whole of 2023. However, there has now been a major outbreak of the infectious disease in the state.
Cannabis social clubs in Saxony take off
Many CSCs in Saxony are taking off after the partial legalization of cannabis. Clubs in Leipzig, Chemnitz, Oberlausitz and Dresden in the starting blocks.
More Brandenburgers with flu and RSV than in the previous year
More people have been infected with influenza and RS viruses in Brandenburg this year than in the same period last year. This is shown in the state's infection report.
State Seniors' Council: better staffing of health authorities
Monitoring the hygiene of clinics and care facilities is one of the many tasks of local health authorities. The State Seniors' Council has an opinion on this.
Cannabis clubs in the starting blocks
From July, people will be able to buy cannabis legally in certain clubs. In Thuringia, this will be possible in a number of cities. However, there are still unanswered questions.
Corona fines rarely paid back so far
After curfews, compulsory masks and quarantine requirements, Bavaria's coronavirus protection rules came to an end a good year ago. Some were later declared invalid. However, those affected have had little to gain from this so far.
Clinic in Neuruppin does not close departments after all
The ENT clinic and oral and maxillofacial surgery in Neuruppin were supposed to be closed. The district is averting the end with millions in aid. Will a planned federal fund help?
Cannabis legalization: concerns about additional costs
On April 1, the possession and consumption of certain amounts of cannabis is to be permitted. Some Saxon cities fear additional costs and are calling for support. Are the concerns justified?
Vaccination commission in Germany gets a new member from Saxony
Two doctors from Saxony, Reinhard Berner and Thomas Grünewald, have been appointed to the Standing Vaccination Commission. This commission makes independent vaccination recommendations for Germany.
Hospitalization of people in need of care avoidable
Around a quarter of hospital stays in Saxony are for people in need of care. According to Barmer, they do not always have to end up in hospital.
Shortage of doctors in Saxon regions
There is currently a gap in medical care in several regions of Saxony due to a shortage of doctors.
University Hospital employees receive more money
The non-medical staff at Leipzig University Hospital (UKL) will receive more money and an inflation compensation payment. As the hospital announced on Monday, the management and the trade union Verdi have agreed on a new in-house collective agreement for the approximately 4,700 employees. This also ..
Flu epidemic in Saxony: outbreaks in schools and daycare centers
Fever, aching limbs, runny nose - it's not just school classes, children's facilities, offices and authorities that are emptying. The flu is still on the rise.
Shortage of doctors: Saxony wants to ensure healthcare provision
Saxony is increasingly focusing on measures to meet the demand for doctors and wants to increase the number of study places.
Saxony's hospitals in distress: demands on the federal government
Staff shortages, underfunding and bureaucracy have been a burden on hospitals for years. The coronavirus pandemic, war in Ukraine and inflation have exacerbated the situation - and help from the federal government is a long time coming.
Number of respiratory infections in Saxony at a high level
The number of respiratory infections in Saxony remains at a high level. In the third calendar week of 2024, cases of influenza in particular were registered, and their number was significantly higher than the number of coronavirus and RSV cases.
Doctor by video: Prison system tests telemedicine
The women's prison in Chemnitz for Saxony and Thuringia also relies on telemedicine for medical care. Since May, the pilot project has provided around 300 treatments via video consultations, the Ministry of Justice announced at a presentation behind prison walls on Thursday. General medical, dermato ..
Sickness rate in Saxony above national average in 2023
According to a health insurance survey, the sickness rate in Saxony in 2023 was above the national average at 5.8 percent.
Barmer: Around 87,000 alcohol addicts treated in Saxony
In Saxony, 87,053 men and women were treated for alcohol addiction in 2022, according to an analysis by health insurer Barmer. At 2.13 percent, the proportion of alcohol addicts in the population was above the national average of 1.71 percent, as Barmer announced on Monday. According to the survey, ..
Number of organ donations in Saxony almost constant
The number of organ donations in Saxony remained almost constant last year. According to an overview published on Tuesday by the German Organ Transplantation Foundation (DSO), 181 organs were donated in the state in 2023. In the two previous years, the figures were 183 and 185 respectively.Nationwid ..
Leipzig University Hospital's blood bank is urgently looking for blood donors
The blood bank at Leipzig University Hospital (UKL) is urgently looking for blood donors due to the current wave of colds and increased requests around Christmas and New Year. The stock of life-saving blood products has fallen by more than a third.
Bad Schandau in Saxon Switzerland is now an official Kneipp spa
Bad Schandau can now officially call itself a Kneipp spa. The state recognition as a Kneipp spa is expected to attract additional guests to the region.
Flu epidemic continues in Saxony: More than 200 corona deaths
The number of respiratory infections continues to rise in Saxony. After the turn of the year, significantly more cases of influenza and RSV infections were registered again, according to the first report of the State Investigation Institute (LUA) 2024 published on Friday. According to the report, 22 ..
Interest in recommended vaccinations falls again in Saxony
Interest in most recommended vaccinations in Saxony has fallen again. Demand for vaccinations against various diseases fell, while vaccinations against meningococcal disease recorded an upward trend.
Care recipients in nursing homes: payments increased despite higher relief allowances
The payments that people in need of nursing care have to make themselves have continued to rise in Saxony despite higher relief allowances.
40 study places to be awarded to future country doctors in Hungary
The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KV) Saxony is once again awarding places to study medicine at the University of Pécs in Hungary. High school graduates have until January 31st to apply for one of the funded places on the German-language human medicine course, the KV announce ..
32-kilogram tumor removed from woman
A young woman has successfully had a 32-kilogram tumor removed at the University Hospital in Magdeburg. The benign tumor, a so-called cystadenoma, had developed unnoticed over a long period of time, the clinic announced on Wednesday. The woman had also been afraid of an operation on the ovarian tumo ..
Be careful with dietary supplements in the form of fruit gums
The Poisons Information Center warns of the danger of confusing food supplements in the form of fruit gums with normal sweets. Children could snack on these in large quantities. There are also fruit gums for adults with psychoactive substances.
Recall: "Ehrlich Bio! Fruit Nut & Chocolate" with salmonella
A batch of "Ehrlich Bio! Frucht Nuss & Schokolade" was recalled due to the detection of salmonella in one of the ingredients.
Number of respiratory infections continues to rise in Saxony
Since the beginning of October, 141 deaths have been reported in connection with a Sars-CoV-2 infection. The upward trend in reported coronavirus infections continues, while the number of influenza cases has risen by 142 percent.
Saxony's Ministry of Social Affairs supports hospitals with 193 million euros
This year, the Saxon Ministry of Social Affairs supported investments in hospitals in Saxony with 193 million euros.
Alcohol abuse among children and young people in Saxony on the rise again
The number of children and young people being treated in hospital for alcohol abuse is increasing again in Saxony. In the previous year, 984 girls and boys under the age of 20 were taken to hospital due to alcohol intoxication.
Increased health insurance contribution in Thuringia and Saxony
Policyholders of the health insurance company AOK Plus in Saxony and Thuringia will have to pay higher contributions. This was announced by the health insurance company on Tuesday. The board of directors of the largest statutory health insurance fund in both federal states agreed on an additional co ..
Promotion of the infrastructure around Leipzig/Halle Airport
More take-offs and landings at night, more noise: Leipzig/Halle Airport is to be significantly expanded, as the freight business is booming. Saxony is funding roads and cycle paths in the surrounding area as well as an indoor swimming pool.
Opera singer José Carreras raises 3.3 million euros for the Leukemia Foundation
Opera singer José Carreras raised around 3.3 million euros for his leukemia foundation with his televised fundraising gala this year.
Company recalls "Green raisins extra long"
Hamburg-based Nadi Holding GmbH has recalled the product "Grüne Rosinen extra lang". The portal of the federal states and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety announced on Wednesday that an increased content of sulphur dioxide had been detected. The 400-gram packs with a best-be ..
José Carreras collects donations for the fight against leukemia
Opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation with a television gala for the 29th time. The charity show from Leipzig will be broadcast live on MDR on Thursday (14.12., 20.15). According to MDR, presenters Stephanie Müller-Spirra and Sven Lorig will host the evening ..
Saxony with second-highest coronavirus incidence in Germany
The number of new coronavirus infections in Saxony is at a high level. On Friday, the incidence, i.e. the number of new infections reported per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, was 53, according to the Federal Ministry of Health's pandemic radar. This is the second-highest figure in Germany be ..
Thousands at pharmacist protest: Pharmacies closed
Numerous pharmacists from the eastern German states gathered in Dresden on Wednesday to protest against the federal government's healthcare policy. According to the Federal Union of German Pharmacists' Associations (ABDA), up to 3,000 pharmacies in Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thur ..
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President calls for better infrastructure connections in the new federal states
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Reiner Haseloff is calling for better infrastructure links between the new federal states and Berlin and Eastern Europe. He emphasizes the need for more direct international connections from Berlin and improved train connections between Dresden, Magdeburg and Berlin. He also focuses on the demographic challenges facing the East and calls for more freedom in the allocation of university places in order to combat the shortage of doctors.
New hospital plan for Saxony provides for 76 hospitals
The new hospital plan for Saxony stipulates that 76 hospitals will be available throughout the state from January 1, 2024.
Numerous pharmacies in eastern Germany remain closed in protest
On Wednesday, up to 3,000 pharmacies in eastern Germany will remain closed to protest against the federal government's healthcare policy. Pharmacies are under immense economic pressure.
The Left Party demands safe health care in Saxony
The left-wing parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament is focusing on a core issue of its 2024 election campaign with a campaign on safe healthcare.
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner urges critical stocktaking of benefits for asylum seekers
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) has again called for a "critical stocktaking" of benefits for asylum seekers. Citizens rightly expect us to return to management and control. In fact, however, he said, the key issue for people is not whether the federal government or the states provide funding, but that the numbers are reduced overall.
Saxon State Parliament: Debates on health security and forest management
At its first session after the summer break, the Saxon state parliament deals with health security in the state as well as the use of forests.
Federal Administrative Court announces decision on sales ban for wines with insecticide residues
The Federal Administrative Court will announce a decision Thursday on a ban on the sale of wines containing residues of an unapproved insecticide.
Dresden startup uses AI to detect breast cancer
Dresden - The work of pathologists will be supported by artificial intelligence (AI) in the medium term. In many areas of cancer diagnostics, internationally active companies are now committed to developing AI-based analyses for the examination of cancer tissue. A Dresden-based startup is now also i ..
High costs burden Saxony's hospitals
Inflation and the prices of energy and food are also causing problems for hospitals. That's why they, too, have to think about making savings.