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Blood Donations Sought
- 23 Aug 2017 8:58 AM
- health & wellness
On an average day 1,600 to 1,800 people donate blood in Hungary but this number drops during the summer. In recent weeks the use of blood by health institutions has increased, the weekly HVG reports.
Super Hospital Missing Transport Links
- 15 Aug 2017 8:44 AM
- health & wellness
The state purchased the site of the future super hospital in the 11th District in Budapest a month ago for Ft 4.4 billion but the area lacks transport connections, Fidesz mayor of the district Tamás Hoffmann said.
Billions Of State Funds Spent On Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 3 Aug 2017 8:52 AM
- health & wellness
A small scandal broke out in Hungary when it was announced last week that the Semmelweis medical school is going to receive HUF 1.35 billion (EUR 4.5 million) to construct a brand new building for a center for traditional Chinese medicine. Independent media immediately criticized the fact that the government is spending taxpayer money on medical treatment whose effectiveness has never been ...
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Opens Palatinus Strand
- 14 Jul 2017 8:56 AM
- health & wellness
Mayor István Tarlós formally reopened the Palatinus swimming complex on Margaret Island on Thursday, after a Ft 2.8 billion renovation. The recreational bath complex will now be open all-year round.
Super Sour Cherry Introduced
- 23 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Horticultural researchers of the state institute MKSZN are introducing a new type of sour cherry they developed called Pipacs 1 (Poppy 1).
Hungarian Dentists Set To Strike September 4-6
- 20 Jun 2017 4:16 AM
- health & wellness
Klubrádió and 24.hu report that dentists are threatening to strike from September 4-6 if they cannot reach an agreement with the government. The strike period, which organizers hope would draw attention to the lack of funding for dentists, would see only emergency services provided at Hungary’s state dentistry offices.
Hungary Lifts Bird Flu-Related Restrictions
- 1 Jun 2017 6:46 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary’s chief public health officer has lifted all restrictions on poultry in Hungary introduced after earlier outbreaks of bird flu, the farm ministry told MTI on Wednesday.
Horrendous Conditions At Home For Disabled
- 5 May 2017 7:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Human Resources Ministry plans to close a home for the mentally and physically disabled after shocking conditions were discovered at the institution and reported in international media.
Socialists Advocate Free Medicines To People Over 65
- 24 Mar 2017 5:18 AM
- health & wellness
The opposition Socialist Party is looking for ways to offer prescription drugs free of charge to people older than 65, the leader of the party said, Gyula Molnár, said at an event organised in cooperation with pensioner unions. The total cost of such a programme, covering drugs prescribed by family physicians, may not cost as much as an annual 20 billion forints (EUR 64.7m), he said.
Blood Donations Sought
- 23 Aug 2017 8:58 AM
- health & wellness
On an average day 1,600 to 1,800 people donate blood in Hungary but this number drops during the summer. In recent weeks the use of blood by health institutions has increased, the weekly HVG reports.
Super Hospital Missing Transport Links
- 15 Aug 2017 8:44 AM
- health & wellness
The state purchased the site of the future super hospital in the 11th District in Budapest a month ago for Ft 4.4 billion but the area lacks transport connections, Fidesz mayor of the district Tamás Hoffmann said.
Billions Of State Funds Spent On Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 3 Aug 2017 8:52 AM
- health & wellness
A small scandal broke out in Hungary when it was announced last week that the Semmelweis medical school is going to receive HUF 1.35 billion (EUR 4.5 million) to construct a brand new building for a center for traditional Chinese medicine. Independent media immediately criticized the fact that the government is spending taxpayer money on medical treatment whose effectiveness has never been ...
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Opens Palatinus Strand
- 14 Jul 2017 8:56 AM
- health & wellness
Mayor István Tarlós formally reopened the Palatinus swimming complex on Margaret Island on Thursday, after a Ft 2.8 billion renovation. The recreational bath complex will now be open all-year round.
Super Sour Cherry Introduced
- 23 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Horticultural researchers of the state institute MKSZN are introducing a new type of sour cherry they developed called Pipacs 1 (Poppy 1).
Hungarian Dentists Set To Strike September 4-6
- 20 Jun 2017 4:16 AM
- health & wellness
Klubrádió and 24.hu report that dentists are threatening to strike from September 4-6 if they cannot reach an agreement with the government. The strike period, which organizers hope would draw attention to the lack of funding for dentists, would see only emergency services provided at Hungary’s state dentistry offices.
Hungary Lifts Bird Flu-Related Restrictions
- 1 Jun 2017 6:46 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary’s chief public health officer has lifted all restrictions on poultry in Hungary introduced after earlier outbreaks of bird flu, the farm ministry told MTI on Wednesday.
Horrendous Conditions At Home For Disabled
- 5 May 2017 7:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Human Resources Ministry plans to close a home for the mentally and physically disabled after shocking conditions were discovered at the institution and reported in international media.
Socialists Advocate Free Medicines To People Over 65
- 24 Mar 2017 5:18 AM
- health & wellness
The opposition Socialist Party is looking for ways to offer prescription drugs free of charge to people older than 65, the leader of the party said, Gyula Molnár, said at an event organised in cooperation with pensioner unions. The total cost of such a programme, covering drugs prescribed by family physicians, may not cost as much as an annual 20 billion forints (EUR 64.7m), he said.