300 result(s) for new government in Health & Wellness
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.
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.
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.
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.