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Suicide in Hungary: Doctors Sound Alarm as now One Death Every Six Hours

Suicide in Hungary: Doctors Sound Alarm as now One Death Every Six Hours

  • 10 Feb 2026 9:02 AM
  • health & wellness
For nearly forty years, suicide rates in Hungary were on a consistent decline. However, a recent alert from the Hungarian Medical Chamber (MOK) suggests this progress has stalled. According to MOK, the downward trend broke in 2019, marking a turnaround not seen since the 1980s. The figures are stark: Hungary now averages one suicide every six hours.
Funding Cuts Cripple Largest Healthcare Institution in Budapest’s 17th District

Funding Cuts Cripple Largest Healthcare Institution in Budapest’s 17th District

The state health insurance fund NEAK has halved its funding for daylong surgery and outpatient services at HT Medical Centre, the largest healthcare institution in Budapest’s 17th District, the medical institution announced.
HUF 88 Billion Provided to Budapest for Health Sector Developments, Says Gov't Official

HUF 88 Billion Provided to Budapest for Health Sector Developments, Says Gov't Official

The government has provided in recent years increased support worth 88 billion forints (EUR 224m) to Budapest and its district councils for the development of the capital city’s health-care system and improving the quality of services, the state secretary in charge of health said.
AI May Save Hungarian Healthcare, Says Leading Doctor

AI May Save Hungarian Healthcare, Says Leading Doctor

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the healthcare industry and could help overcome a lack of healthcare professionals in Hungary, according to Dr. László Madácsy, president of the endoscopic section of the Hungarian Gastroenterological Society and leader of its AI working group.
Hungary Ranked Last in EU for Healthcare Spending

Hungary Ranked Last in EU for Healthcare Spending

Hungary spent less on healthcare as a percentage of GDP than every other EU member state in 2022, data from Eurostat reveal.
More Patients Turn to Private Healthcare in Hungary to Avoid Long Waiting Lists

More Patients Turn to Private Healthcare in Hungary to Avoid Long Waiting Lists

With long hospital waiting lists, more and more patients are turning to alternative solutions to reduce waiting times.
“Dangerous”: New Gov't Decision Could Further Deteriorate Acute Issues in Hungarian Health care System

“Dangerous”: New Gov't Decision Could Further Deteriorate Acute Issues in Hungarian Health care System

The government’s decision to nationalise private CT and MRI scans is “irresponsible and inconsiderate”, will increase waiting-lists and endanger the chance of patients’ recovery, the deputy group leader of the opposition Socialists said.
Medical Waiting Lists in Hungary to be Shorter 'On Paper'

Medical Waiting Lists in Hungary to be Shorter 'On Paper'

The state secretariat for health wants to shorten hospital and surgery waiting lists by means of semantics, Népszava reports.
Nearly 60,000 on Waiting Lists for Operations in Hungary

Nearly 60,000 on Waiting Lists for Operations in Hungary

The opposition Democratic Coalition said on Tuesday that the government had “pushed health care in Hungary to the brink of ruin”, with nearly 60,000 people on waiting lists for operations, 18,000 for cataract surgery, and some 20,000 for hip and knee replacements.
Suicide in Hungary: Doctors Sound Alarm as now One Death Every Six Hours

Suicide in Hungary: Doctors Sound Alarm as now One Death Every Six Hours

  • 10 Feb 2026 9:02 AM
  • health & wellness
For nearly forty years, suicide rates in Hungary were on a consistent decline. However, a recent alert from the Hungarian Medical Chamber (MOK) suggests this progress has stalled. According to MOK, the downward trend broke in 2019, marking a turnaround not seen since the 1980s. The figures are stark: Hungary now averages one suicide every six hours.
Funding Cuts Cripple Largest Healthcare Institution in Budapest’s 17th District

Funding Cuts Cripple Largest Healthcare Institution in Budapest’s 17th District

The state health insurance fund NEAK has halved its funding for daylong surgery and outpatient services at HT Medical Centre, the largest healthcare institution in Budapest’s 17th District, the medical institution announced.
HUF 88 Billion Provided to Budapest for Health Sector Developments, Says Gov't Official

HUF 88 Billion Provided to Budapest for Health Sector Developments, Says Gov't Official

The government has provided in recent years increased support worth 88 billion forints (EUR 224m) to Budapest and its district councils for the development of the capital city’s health-care system and improving the quality of services, the state secretary in charge of health said.
AI May Save Hungarian Healthcare, Says Leading Doctor

AI May Save Hungarian Healthcare, Says Leading Doctor

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the healthcare industry and could help overcome a lack of healthcare professionals in Hungary, according to Dr. László Madácsy, president of the endoscopic section of the Hungarian Gastroenterological Society and leader of its AI working group.
Hungary Ranked Last in EU for Healthcare Spending

Hungary Ranked Last in EU for Healthcare Spending

Hungary spent less on healthcare as a percentage of GDP than every other EU member state in 2022, data from Eurostat reveal.
More Patients Turn to Private Healthcare in Hungary to Avoid Long Waiting Lists

More Patients Turn to Private Healthcare in Hungary to Avoid Long Waiting Lists

With long hospital waiting lists, more and more patients are turning to alternative solutions to reduce waiting times.
“Dangerous”: New Gov't Decision Could Further Deteriorate Acute Issues in Hungarian Health care System

“Dangerous”: New Gov't Decision Could Further Deteriorate Acute Issues in Hungarian Health care System

The government’s decision to nationalise private CT and MRI scans is “irresponsible and inconsiderate”, will increase waiting-lists and endanger the chance of patients’ recovery, the deputy group leader of the opposition Socialists said.
Medical Waiting Lists in Hungary to be Shorter 'On Paper'

Medical Waiting Lists in Hungary to be Shorter 'On Paper'

The state secretariat for health wants to shorten hospital and surgery waiting lists by means of semantics, Népszava reports.
Nearly 60,000 on Waiting Lists for Operations in Hungary

Nearly 60,000 on Waiting Lists for Operations in Hungary

The opposition Democratic Coalition said on Tuesday that the government had “pushed health care in Hungary to the brink of ruin”, with nearly 60,000 people on waiting lists for operations, 18,000 for cataract surgery, and some 20,000 for hip and knee replacements.