89 result(s) for measures in Health & Wellness
Government Measures Drastically Reduce Smoking In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of smokers in Hungary has fallen dramatically thanks to government measures taken to protect non-smokers in the past few years, state secretary for health Miklós Szócska said. A recent survey shows that while 28% of the adult population used to smoke on a daily basis in 2012, that ratio dropped to 19% in 2013.
Hungarians Still Liberal On Abortion
- 11 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The majority of the Hungarian population, 53%, supports existing abortion regulations, 18% would support measures to ease them and only 13% would like stricter rules, according to a September survey by Medián. In Hungary women may request an abortion until the 12th week of pregnancy.
Hungary's PM Receives WHO Award For Anti-Smoking Legislation
- 9 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
UN World Health Organisation’s Director-General Margaret Chan presented Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with the World No Tobacco Day 2013 award on Tuesday in recognition of his government's non-smoking initiatives.
Autism-Europe International Congress In Budapest
- 27 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog addressed the opening ceremony of the 10th Autism-Europe International Congress in Budapest on Wednesday, where he spoke about the state’s task to create appropriate conditions for treating autism and enabling people with autism to live a full life in society.
Closing Premature Infant Ward In Miskolc, Hungary “Not Necessary”
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The closing of the premature infant ward of the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Hospital is not necessary, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska stated at a press conference in Miskolc. On Monday, the Prime Minister ordered a special inquiry into the recent deaths of eight premature babies at the hospital. The incidents occurred between August 5 and 10.
Fewer Employees Going On Sick Leave In Hungary
- 25 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Austerity measures introduced in recent years and rising fears for job security have lowered the amount paid to employees on sick leave by the Health Fund from Ft 97 billion in 2005 to Ft 56 billion in 2012, Világgazdaság reports.
Hungarians Love Their Tap Water, Survey Shows
- 13 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- health & wellness
"Based on a recent economic survey 85% of the Hungarians enjoy drinking tap water. At least 75% of all adults participating in the survey, carried out by order of the Hungarian Public Water Association (MAVIZ) claim to “love” the quality of their water.
Health Care A Top Priority In Hungary – Orbán
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- health & wellness
"Saving health care and preventing its col-lapse is an urgent government priority, Fidesz chairman Viktor Orbán told reporters after vis-iting Szent Margit outpatients clinic in Budapest’s Third District on Friday.
Government Measures Drastically Reduce Smoking In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of smokers in Hungary has fallen dramatically thanks to government measures taken to protect non-smokers in the past few years, state secretary for health Miklós Szócska said. A recent survey shows that while 28% of the adult population used to smoke on a daily basis in 2012, that ratio dropped to 19% in 2013.
Hungarians Still Liberal On Abortion
- 11 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The majority of the Hungarian population, 53%, supports existing abortion regulations, 18% would support measures to ease them and only 13% would like stricter rules, according to a September survey by Medián. In Hungary women may request an abortion until the 12th week of pregnancy.
Hungary's PM Receives WHO Award For Anti-Smoking Legislation
- 9 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
UN World Health Organisation’s Director-General Margaret Chan presented Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with the World No Tobacco Day 2013 award on Tuesday in recognition of his government's non-smoking initiatives.
Autism-Europe International Congress In Budapest
- 27 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog addressed the opening ceremony of the 10th Autism-Europe International Congress in Budapest on Wednesday, where he spoke about the state’s task to create appropriate conditions for treating autism and enabling people with autism to live a full life in society.
Closing Premature Infant Ward In Miskolc, Hungary “Not Necessary”
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The closing of the premature infant ward of the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Hospital is not necessary, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska stated at a press conference in Miskolc. On Monday, the Prime Minister ordered a special inquiry into the recent deaths of eight premature babies at the hospital. The incidents occurred between August 5 and 10.
Fewer Employees Going On Sick Leave In Hungary
- 25 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Austerity measures introduced in recent years and rising fears for job security have lowered the amount paid to employees on sick leave by the Health Fund from Ft 97 billion in 2005 to Ft 56 billion in 2012, Világgazdaság reports.
Hungarians Love Their Tap Water, Survey Shows
- 13 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- health & wellness
"Based on a recent economic survey 85% of the Hungarians enjoy drinking tap water. At least 75% of all adults participating in the survey, carried out by order of the Hungarian Public Water Association (MAVIZ) claim to “love” the quality of their water.
Health Care A Top Priority In Hungary – Orbán
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- health & wellness
"Saving health care and preventing its col-lapse is an urgent government priority, Fidesz chairman Viktor Orbán told reporters after vis-iting Szent Margit outpatients clinic in Budapest’s Third District on Friday.