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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.
VAT to be Cut on Prescription Drugs in Hungary to 0%
- 5 Aug 2026 10:50 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government has announced a policy shift aimed at easing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for residents across the country: value-added tax (VAT) on prescription medicines will be scrapped entirely starting September 1.
Transsexual Gender Change Request Data in Hungary Finally Released
- 17 Jul 2026 11:50 AM
- health & wellness
Before 2020, a few dozen transsexuals each year requested to officially change their gender and name, civil rights group Hatter told MTI on Thursday, adding that the government office of Budapest (BKFH) had released the figures under a court ruling ending a years-long procedure.
Mandatory Doctor E-Referrals in Hungary Given 'One-Year Grace Period'
- 10 Jul 2026 7:07 AM
- health & wellness
The government will allow a one-year grace period before electronic referrals become mandatory in health care, government spokeswoman Anita Kobol said at a press conference on Thursday.
New Water Restriction in Hungary - 'Use Tap Water Only for Essential Purposes'
- 1 Jul 2026 5:00 PM
- health & wellness
Prime Minister Peter Magyarurged everyone to use tap water only for essential purposes over the coming days and to postpone any water use that could wait a few days.
Update: Extreme Heat Warning Issued in Hungary - 'Most Dangerous'
- 30 Jun 2026 8:05 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's chief medical officer has declared a third-degree heat alert for the entire country from Saturday, warning of extreme temperatures for at least four consecutive days.
AC Programme for Hospitals in Hungary Initiated by Gov't
- 12 Jun 2026 8:39 AM
- health & wellness
The government has decided to launch a programme aimed at equipping hospitals with air conditioning or refurbishing existing systems, a government spokeswoman said on Thursday, adding that the scheme was worth 3.6 billion forints.
Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest: Part 6 - Healthcare in Hungary
- 2 Jun 2026 7:00 AM
- health & wellness
Moving to a new country comes with plenty of exciting discoveries - but figuring out how the healthcare system works isn’t one of them. Between unfamiliar red-tape, local terminology, and trying to understand where to go when something goes wrong, the Hungarian system can initially feel confusing for many expats.
Hospital Infections Data to be Made Public in Hungary
- 28 May 2026 4:52 AM
- health & wellness
The government has decided to make data on nosocomial infections public, Government Spokeswoman Anita Kobol said in Budapest on Wednesday.
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.
VAT to be Cut on Prescription Drugs in Hungary to 0%
- 5 Aug 2026 10:50 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government has announced a policy shift aimed at easing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for residents across the country: value-added tax (VAT) on prescription medicines will be scrapped entirely starting September 1.
Transsexual Gender Change Request Data in Hungary Finally Released
- 17 Jul 2026 11:50 AM
- health & wellness
Before 2020, a few dozen transsexuals each year requested to officially change their gender and name, civil rights group Hatter told MTI on Thursday, adding that the government office of Budapest (BKFH) had released the figures under a court ruling ending a years-long procedure.
Mandatory Doctor E-Referrals in Hungary Given 'One-Year Grace Period'
- 10 Jul 2026 7:07 AM
- health & wellness
The government will allow a one-year grace period before electronic referrals become mandatory in health care, government spokeswoman Anita Kobol said at a press conference on Thursday.
New Water Restriction in Hungary - 'Use Tap Water Only for Essential Purposes'
- 1 Jul 2026 5:00 PM
- health & wellness
Prime Minister Peter Magyarurged everyone to use tap water only for essential purposes over the coming days and to postpone any water use that could wait a few days.
Update: Extreme Heat Warning Issued in Hungary - 'Most Dangerous'
- 30 Jun 2026 8:05 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary's chief medical officer has declared a third-degree heat alert for the entire country from Saturday, warning of extreme temperatures for at least four consecutive days.
AC Programme for Hospitals in Hungary Initiated by Gov't
- 12 Jun 2026 8:39 AM
- health & wellness
The government has decided to launch a programme aimed at equipping hospitals with air conditioning or refurbishing existing systems, a government spokeswoman said on Thursday, adding that the scheme was worth 3.6 billion forints.
Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest: Part 6 - Healthcare in Hungary
- 2 Jun 2026 7:00 AM
- health & wellness
Moving to a new country comes with plenty of exciting discoveries - but figuring out how the healthcare system works isn’t one of them. Between unfamiliar red-tape, local terminology, and trying to understand where to go when something goes wrong, the Hungarian system can initially feel confusing for many expats.
Hospital Infections Data to be Made Public in Hungary
- 28 May 2026 4:52 AM
- health & wellness
The government has decided to make data on nosocomial infections public, Government Spokeswoman Anita Kobol said in Budapest on Wednesday.