154 result(s) for expats in Health & Wellness
Major Waiting Time Reduction Plan Unveiled for Hungarian Hospitals
- 28 Sep 2026 12:08 PM
- health & wellness
Speaking on the third stop of his nationwide tour, Magyar said waiting times would first be reduced in the areas with the longest queues, such as hip and knee replacement and cataract operations.
Chlorine Gas Leak in Budapest Leaves Six Hospitalised
- 23 Sep 2026 7:14 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- health & wellness
Six people were taken to hospital with symptoms of chlorine gas poisoning following a leak at a chemical plant on Illatos út in Budapest’s Ninth District on September 15, the National Ambulance Service reported.
Paid VIP Care at Uzsoki Hospital to be Stopped by Gov't
- 21 Sep 2026 6:37 AM
- health & wellness
The government will close down the VIP section at Budapest's Uzsoki Street Hospital, Gyorgy Velkey, state secretary at the foreign ministry, said on Facebook.
Tobacco Tax Hike in Hungary to Boost Healthcare Funding
- 16 Sep 2026 6:38 AM
- health & wellness
The government will use the revenues from an increased excise tax on tobacco products as additional funding for the health sector, the government's website said.
Mandatory Medical Chamber Membership for Doctors in Hungary to be reinstated
- 4 Sep 2026 7:26 AM
- health & wellness
Membership in the Hungarian Medical Chamber will again become mandatory for doctors, the government spokeswoman said.
Disability Benefits in Hungary to Rise by 10%
- 4 Sep 2026 7:05 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's government will increase disability benefits by 10 percent and raise benefits for those over 65 with reduced work capacity to at least 120,000 forints (EUR 325), similar to the minimum pension, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said. He also announced plans for a two-phase pay rise for social workers and teaching assistants.
2nd Level Heat Warning in Hungary - Thursday to Sunday
- 19 Aug 2026 1:48 PM
- health & wellness
The chief medical officer has declared a second-level heat alert for the entire country from midnight on Thursday until midnight on Sunday, based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet.
Insider’s Guide: How to Handle Sick Leave in Hungary
- 13 Aug 2026 4:22 PM
- health & wellness
Calling in sick can feel intimidating for anyone, especially expats. Between navigating medical jargon in Hungarian, understanding related paperwork (orvosi igazolás), and figuring out payroll implications, some expats can find themselves getting stressed when they should be resting.
Budapest Hits 43C - Fresh Heat Records Broken in Hungary
- 6 Aug 2026 8:45 AM
- health & wellness
Temperatures reached 40 C nationwide and 43 C in Budapest on Wednesday afternoon, with no chance of rain, the government said in its 4pm rapid report on the heat alert published on kormany.hu.
Major Waiting Time Reduction Plan Unveiled for Hungarian Hospitals
- 28 Sep 2026 12:08 PM
- health & wellness
Speaking on the third stop of his nationwide tour, Magyar said waiting times would first be reduced in the areas with the longest queues, such as hip and knee replacement and cataract operations.
Chlorine Gas Leak in Budapest Leaves Six Hospitalised
- 23 Sep 2026 7:14 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- health & wellness
Six people were taken to hospital with symptoms of chlorine gas poisoning following a leak at a chemical plant on Illatos út in Budapest’s Ninth District on September 15, the National Ambulance Service reported.
Paid VIP Care at Uzsoki Hospital to be Stopped by Gov't
- 21 Sep 2026 6:37 AM
- health & wellness
The government will close down the VIP section at Budapest's Uzsoki Street Hospital, Gyorgy Velkey, state secretary at the foreign ministry, said on Facebook.
Tobacco Tax Hike in Hungary to Boost Healthcare Funding
- 16 Sep 2026 6:38 AM
- health & wellness
The government will use the revenues from an increased excise tax on tobacco products as additional funding for the health sector, the government's website said.
Mandatory Medical Chamber Membership for Doctors in Hungary to be reinstated
- 4 Sep 2026 7:26 AM
- health & wellness
Membership in the Hungarian Medical Chamber will again become mandatory for doctors, the government spokeswoman said.
Disability Benefits in Hungary to Rise by 10%
- 4 Sep 2026 7:05 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's government will increase disability benefits by 10 percent and raise benefits for those over 65 with reduced work capacity to at least 120,000 forints (EUR 325), similar to the minimum pension, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said. He also announced plans for a two-phase pay rise for social workers and teaching assistants.
2nd Level Heat Warning in Hungary - Thursday to Sunday
- 19 Aug 2026 1:48 PM
- health & wellness
The chief medical officer has declared a second-level heat alert for the entire country from midnight on Thursday until midnight on Sunday, based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet.
Insider’s Guide: How to Handle Sick Leave in Hungary
- 13 Aug 2026 4:22 PM
- health & wellness
Calling in sick can feel intimidating for anyone, especially expats. Between navigating medical jargon in Hungarian, understanding related paperwork (orvosi igazolás), and figuring out payroll implications, some expats can find themselves getting stressed when they should be resting.
Budapest Hits 43C - Fresh Heat Records Broken in Hungary
- 6 Aug 2026 8:45 AM
- health & wellness
Temperatures reached 40 C nationwide and 43 C in Budapest on Wednesday afternoon, with no chance of rain, the government said in its 4pm rapid report on the heat alert published on kormany.hu.