35 result(s) for public health official in Health & Wellness
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.
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.
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.
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.
Official Heat Warning Issued in Hungary + Practical Advice
- 5 Jun 2025 8:17 AM
- health & wellness
The National Chief Medical Officer issued a second-degree heat alert for the entire territory of Hungary from Thursday dawn until Sunday midnight.
Home Water Purifiers Pose Multiple Risks, Public Health Expert Warns - Semmelweis Uni Budapest
- 4 Apr 2025 12:10 PM
- health & wellness
The use of home water filter devices is often unnecessary and may pose health risks, according to the public health expert of Semmelweis University. While marketed as a solution for cleaner water, these systems can introduce a number of hazards and, in many cases, actually degrade the quality of tap water.
Air Quality Further Worsens Across Hungary - 'Dangerous' in Many Places
- 26 Feb 2025 6:56 AM
- health & wellness
A high concentration of airborne dust particles has made air quality "dangerous", mainly in western Hungary, the national public health centre (NNGYK) said.
Orban Visits Budapest Hospital to Mark Covid Anniversary
- 27 Jan 2025 9:49 AM
- health & wellness
Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Budapest's Kutvolgyi Hospital on the fifth anniversary of the outbreak of the covid pandemic, on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Official Heat Warning Issued in Hungary + Practical Advice
- 5 Jun 2025 8:17 AM
- health & wellness
The National Chief Medical Officer issued a second-degree heat alert for the entire territory of Hungary from Thursday dawn until Sunday midnight.
Home Water Purifiers Pose Multiple Risks, Public Health Expert Warns - Semmelweis Uni Budapest
- 4 Apr 2025 12:10 PM
- health & wellness
The use of home water filter devices is often unnecessary and may pose health risks, according to the public health expert of Semmelweis University. While marketed as a solution for cleaner water, these systems can introduce a number of hazards and, in many cases, actually degrade the quality of tap water.
Air Quality Further Worsens Across Hungary - 'Dangerous' in Many Places
- 26 Feb 2025 6:56 AM
- health & wellness
A high concentration of airborne dust particles has made air quality "dangerous", mainly in western Hungary, the national public health centre (NNGYK) said.
Orban Visits Budapest Hospital to Mark Covid Anniversary
- 27 Jan 2025 9:49 AM
- health & wellness
Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Budapest's Kutvolgyi Hospital on the fifth anniversary of the outbreak of the covid pandemic, on Friday.