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Day after day and around the clock, the volunteers at the telephone counseling service are ready to listen to people seeking help. The number of inquiries increases during the holidays.
Millions of people with health insurance in Saxony and Thuringia will have to dig deeper into their pockets from 2025. AOK Plus is raising its contributions.
After a female lynx was released into the wild, an infection with a potentially fatal virus was detected. Alva was to be captured for a check-up - but now she is being left alone.
Respiratory diseases continue to increase - also in Saxony. Corona is still dominating the situation. But other viruses are also rampant.
The opera singer was once diagnosed with leukemia himself and has been collecting donations for the fight against the disease ever since. A television gala once again raised millions.
Caution after Boxing Day: The best-before date on some packs of Edeka's own brand Gut&Günstig Vienna sausages is incorrect.
On average, girls in Saxony live significantly longer than boys born in the state. And their life expectancy is also higher than that of girls in other federal states.
The incidence of respiratory infections in Saxony remains at a high level. Corona viruses continue to dominate the situation - but influenza is also on the rise.
Scarlet fever diagnoses increased significantly in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia last year. Doctors believe this is due to catch-up effects following the coronavirus pandemic.
Colds, coughs, fever, aching limbs - respiratory infections continue to increase in Saxony. Corona viruses are still dominating the situation. However, the number of infections has recently decreased.
During the pre-Christmas period and the following holidays, the willingness to donate blood usually declines. However, the preparations are needed regularly. That is why there are special dates.
Caution is advised when nursing homes ask residents to pay more. According to the consumer advice center, the letters are not always legal.
The care sector is facing huge challenges - especially in Bavaria, where the population is getting older and older. The "target image for care" offers possible solutions.
It was only after the female lynx was released into the wild that an infection with the virus, which is fatal in the worst case, was detected. Now a health check is to clarify her infection status. Time is of the essence.
The Bundesrat does not refer the hospital reform to the mediation committee. Saxony had voted in favor of this, but was unable to prevail.
Blood donations have been declining since mid-October. The supply is still secure, but if fewer people come to donate on just a few days, the depots could quickly be used up.
The thermal spa Silber-Therme Warmbad is a popular spa in the Erzgebirgskreis. There are several million euros in funding from the federal and state governments for renovations and expansion. What is planned?
For many young people, alcohol is part and parcel of parties, discos and leisure activities. Health experts are countering this with prevention campaigns. Does that help?
Poisonous mushrooms eaten, household cleaners swallowed, pills mixed up - in such cases, the Erfurt Poison Control Center is called upon. The joint institution of four federal states has been in existence for 30 years.
Saxony's health resorts feel left behind compared to other federal states. The spa status means costs that the municipalities in the Free State have to bear alone. They fear competitive disadvantages.
People with autism find it difficult to perceive and process environmental and sensory stimuli. The developmental disorder is diagnosed even in young children. Research aims to help those affected.
Cost pressure, staff shortages, supply bottlenecks and competition from online retailers: things have been better for pharmacies in the past. The Left believes that access to medicines is a question of justice.
After a coronavirus committee of inquiry was set up in the state parliament, the Minister of Health shows little concern and talks about difficult decisions in the pandemic.
The heads of government of the eastern German states are meeting in Berlin. What is on the agenda?
The blood bank at Leipzig University Hospital is running short of blood due to the wave of colds. The clinic is therefore asking for donations.
West Nile virus infections often go unnoticed because infected people rarely develop symptoms. Tests on blood donors reveal some of the cases.
Tick activity decreases with the cold season. Nevertheless, caution is still advised. The number of TBE cases so far this year is significantly higher than in 2023.
Fewer people are claiming rehabilitation benefits after the pandemic than before. However, German Pension Insurance expects this to change again.
The Erzgebirgsklinikum is groaning under rising costs. But there is not enough money to implement an urgently needed renovation plan.
There is a desperate search for GPs in many areas of Saxony. The shortage is particularly acute in rural areas. The KV Saxony and the Left Party in the state parliament see it as the politicians' duty.
Following an outbreak of avian influenza, colloquially known as bird flu, parts of the Vogtland region were required to keep poultry indoors. Now ducks, geese and chickens are allowed outside again.
Loneliness can affect anyone. With a poster campaign, the state capital wants to show people how they can free themselves from it.
Colds, coughs, fever and aching limbs - respiratory infections are on the rise in Saxony. Coronaviruses continue to dominate the flu season - with consequences.
There is a shortage of skilled workers in the care sector - even though demand continues to rise. The baby boomer effect will further exacerbate the problems.
Colds, coughs, fever and aching limbs - respiratory infections are on the rise in Saxony. Coronaviruses continue to dominate the flu season - with consequences.
More and more people in need of care in Saxony need help from the social welfare office. The Left Party is calling for fair financing of the costs.
On Friday, the state parliament will vote on the establishment of committees of inquiry into coronavirus policy. However, the CDU and SPD want to take a different approach.
Saxons are notoriously vaccine-hungry. This is also evident when it comes to coronavirus. The immunization rate is unchanged - but a few more people have boosters.
The spread of bird flu has been prevented for the time being in Markranstädt near Leipzig. The risk of infection is still classified as high.
Colds, coughs, fever and aching limbs: it's flu season in Saxony. The number of respiratory infections is rising - but influenza viruses continue to play only a minor role.
Following the detection of STEC bacteria, a company from Baden-Württemberg wants to be on the safe side. It is recalling some of its products.
The cold season marks the start of the flu season. Weeks earlier, the authorities had already registered an increase in respiratory infections - especially beyond influenza.
Since July, clubs in Saxony have been able to submit applications to grow cannabis. Eleven clubs have done so, and now the first approval has been granted to a club in Görlitz. More are to follow.
A mood of crisis among dentists in Saxony. Practice closures, a lack of young talent and excessive bureaucracy are already jeopardizing the provision of comprehensive care for patients, they say.
Contributions to health and long-term care insurance could rise more sharply in 2025 than previously feared. One of the reasons for this is the poor financial situation of long-term care insurance.
The population in Saxony is ageing. This means that the number of people with visual problems is also increasing.
The coronavirus pandemic is still causing a stir today. In Saxony, people are arguing about the right way to deal with it. The AfD and BSW believe the task lies with a committee of inquiry.
Representatives of all parties in the Saxon state parliament have spoken out in favor of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. However, the appropriate means of doing so is controversial.
Multimedia brine world, new indoor area, extended sauna: the health spa in Bad Schlema has been heavily invested in. Other spas in Saxony are following suit.
Avian influenza, colloquially known as bird flu, can cause major problems for livestock farmers. This is because it is highly contagious for domestic poultry. There is now an outbreak in Saxony.
Max Eberl has been Bayern's sporting director since March. There were previously controversial discussions about his career. In an interview, Eberl talks about mental health, among other things.
An appointment at the dentist is not necessarily one of the best things in life. Nevertheless, every Saxon had an average of 1.7 appointments with a dentist in 2023.
From the operating theater to the plenary chamber: Susanne Schaper, the head of the Left Party in Saxony, is a trained nurse who also works outside of politics. She regularly helps out after operations in Vietnam.
The flu season is upon us. This means that pharmacies are usually very busy. However, there are still supply bottlenecks for numerous medications.
Saxony's first mobile drug consumption room is to be built in Leipzig. The trial operation is scheduled to start in 2025 and improve the situation of those affected.
"Have you ever seen a monkey with a toothbrush?" asks Professor Johan Wölber from Dresden. He is devoting himself to a new discipline - nutritional dentistry. A monkey hardly knows tooth decay.
There is a shortage of GPs in Saxony, especially in rural areas. The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians is now launching a campaign.
No fewer than 14 children fell ill with measles in the Vogtland region at the beginning of the year. Since then, there has only been one more case. Nevertheless, the number of cases is far higher than in 2023.
Consumption is not recommended: The manufacturer is recalling a poultry sausage that was mainly sold at Edeka and Marktkauf.
If a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, this can cause lifelong damage to her child. According to the ministry, this affects hundreds of newborns in Saxony every year.
Klaus Heckemann lost his position as chairman of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians because of a foreword on human genetics. He feels misunderstood - and defends his "eugenics" statements.
There are 46 outpatient hospice services in Bavaria, and last year they cared for more than 3,000 people. Now they have received a cash injection.
The risk of West Nile virus infection increases in summer. A disease is also dangerous for horses.
Since 2015, intercultural teams and interpreters in the international practices in Dresden and Chemnitz have been looking after patients with a lack of language skills. This will continue in the coming year.
Donating and receiving blood is based on solidarity. A generational change is now imminent - baby boomers are increasingly turning from donors into recipients. Now the next generation is in demand.
During the coronavirus pandemic, there was sometimes no alternative to video consultations with doctors. Barmer Krankenkasse would like to lift the current restrictions on this service.
Many older people, the sick and those in need of care are supported by relatives in the same household. New data shows how many people this is and how much time they spend.
The head of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony has made a controversial statement on human genetics and spoken of "eugenics". This has consequences.
The people of Saxony are getting older and older, and the need for care is increasing. An already acute shortage of nursing staff will worsen in the future. The Minister of Social Affairs sees one solution in particular.
The people of Saxony are getting older and older, and the need for care is increasing. An already acute shortage of nursing staff will worsen in the future. The Minister of Social Affairs sees one solution in particular.
Following the easing of restrictions on cannabis, the first communities in Saxony have submitted applications for cultivation. The first permits are not expected until the end of September at the earliest.
Following the easing of restrictions on cannabis, the first communities in Saxony have submitted applications for cultivation. The first permits are not expected until the end of September at the earliest.
The topic of healthcare also plays a role in the Saxon election campaign. Problems such as long waiting times for an appointment often come up. But citizens are largely satisfied.
The head of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony has commented on human genetics in a foreword and spoken of "eugenics". This has been met with criticism. There are calls for consequences.
Pharmacists already demonstrated last year. However, as the hoped-for change has so far failed to materialize, they are now taking to the streets again.
The dual study program Bachelor of Science Midwifery has been available at Leipzig University since 2021. Now the next step follows.
The Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs wants to provide school administrators with help for dealing with pupils with mental health problems. Minister Piwarz sees this as an important contribution to teacher health.
Heart palpitations, pain or a household accident - many people go straight to the hospital emergency room. They are hopelessly overloaded and are actually there for the most serious cases - the people of Freiberg are rethinking.
Eckert & Ziegler opens its new premises in Dresden. The company wants to send a clear signal for the future of radiopharmacy in the region.
Many nurseries are already short of staff. In addition, there are more days lost due to illness than in other areas, according to a study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung.
Many nurseries are already short of staff. In addition, there are more days lost due to illness than in other areas, according to a study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung.
Leipzig University Hospital supplies premature babies with donated breast milk. But now there are gaps in the breast milk bank.
Massive cost increases are exacerbating the economic situation of Saxony's hospitals. As the federal government is not closing the gaps for the time being, the Free State is stepping in - for stability.
The State Research Institute was able to detect the eternal chemicals in wild boar meat in particular. No cause for alarm, says its director Albrecht.
Fans have been worried about Daniel Aminati's wife Patrice for months. Fortunately, her cancer treatment is having an effect. She is now free of metastases.
"Children and young people can only learn well if they are healthy and happy," says Green Party politician Christin Melcher. In a paper, she exposes shortcomings and offers solutions.
Socializing keeps you fit. Loneliness, on the other hand, can make you ill. This is also a problem for many people in Saxony. The Left Party sees this as an important task for politicians.
Mental illnesses continue to cause absenteeism among employees in Saxony. The figures are still at a record level - most recently, respiratory infections have been the main culprit.
The federal government's hospital reform is intended to bring more specialization to hospitals. But there are concerns that locations could be lost. In Saxony too?
Dangerous blue-green algae have been discovered in the Quitzdorf reservoir. Streaking and cloudy water indicate the presence of bacteria.
Saxony is desperately looking for doctors - especially in rural regions. More doctors from abroad are therefore welcome. But the mills of bureaucracy are still grinding too slowly for the left.
The popularity of telemedicine is growing. Since the coronavirus pandemic, the number of video consultations in Saxony has risen sharply. Appointments via the internet are also on the rise.
Whooping cough has been rampant in Saxony for months. It mainly affects children, teenagers and young adults.
The law on the partial legalization of cannabis has been in force for a good three months. Due to the amnesty provision in it, countless criminal proceedings have to be reviewed - also to the detriment of other investigations.
The German producer Demecan is now allowed to grow unlimited amounts of cannabis. The company speaks of a turning point in supply.
Millions were vaccinated against coronavirus and experienced mild side effects. Some suffered permanent damage. However, only a few cases have been recognized in Saxony so far.
Dresden is an important location for cancer research. Now another research facility of international standing has been added.
Nursing staff are desperately needed. Federal states such as Saxony are even looking abroad for skilled workers. A survey has shown that targeted measures could already help.
Heavy rainfall impaired the water quality in Zittau. The administration exercised caution and imposed a boiling ban. Now the water is germ-free again.
In Saxony, 18 municipalities are taking part in the city cycling campaign, with Leipzig and Dresden among the oldest. Saxony is looking into funding for the participation fees.