Saxony criticizes agreement on hospital reform
The Bundesrat does not refer the hospital reform to the mediation committee. Saxony had voted in favor of this, but was unable to prevail.
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Life-saving blood products in short supply in Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony
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.
11.7 million euros for thermal spa in Wolkenstein
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?
Fewer young binge drinkers in Saxony's clinics
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?
Half a million calls to the East German poison control center
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.
Health resort awards: Saxon municipalities complain about high costs
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.
Dresden researchers with new findings on autism
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.
Fewer pharmacies in Saxony
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.
Saxony's health minister is open to a committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic
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.
Heads of government of the eastern German states discuss securing skilled workers
The heads of government of the eastern German states are meeting in Berlin. What is on the agenda?
Leipzig University Hospital calls for blood donations
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.
Number of known West Nile virus infections on the rise
West Nile virus infections often go unnoticed because infected people rarely develop symptoms. Tests on blood donors reveal some of the cases.
Tick season comes to an end - TBE cases almost doubled
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.
Rehab applications have fallen over the past ten years
Fewer people are claiming rehabilitation benefits after the pandemic than before. However, German Pension Insurance expects this to change again.
Erzgebirgsklinikum applies for protective shielding proceedings
The Erzgebirgsklinikum is groaning under rising costs. But there is not enough money to implement an urgently needed renovation plan.
Shortage of GPs in Saxony continues
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.
Danger averted: Stall obligation for poultry in the Vogtland ends
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.
Campaign against loneliness begins in Dresden
Loneliness can affect anyone. With a poster campaign, the state capital wants to show people how they can free themselves from it.
Corona cases rise in Saxony during the fall vacations
Colds, coughs, fever and aching limbs - respiratory infections are on the rise in Saxony. Coronaviruses continue to dominate the flu season - with consequences.
Baby boomer effects exacerbate the need for professional care
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.
Respiratory infections rise in Saxony during the fall vacations
Colds, coughs, fever and aching limbs - respiratory infections are on the rise in Saxony. Coronaviruses continue to dominate the flu season - with consequences.
More people in need of care are dependent on social assistance
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.
CDU and SPD request commission of inquiry into coronavirus policy
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.
Saxony still at the bottom of the league nationwide for coronavirus vaccinations
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.
Surveillance zone for avian influenza control lifted
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.
Flu season in Saxony - coronaviruses dominate the scene
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.
Company Gartenfrisch Jung recalls herb salad
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.
Flu season in Saxony - two coronavirus deaths in the first week
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.
Görlitz cannabis club is the first in Saxony to be approved
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.
Saxon dentists demand better framework conditions
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.
Left-wing parties call for a solution to health and long-term care insurance
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.
Number of people with visual impairments in Saxony on the rise
The population in Saxony is ageing. This means that the number of people with visual problems is also increasing.
Left-wing parties consider sub-committee on the coronavirus pandemic inadmissible
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.
AfD requests committee of inquiry into corona
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.
Millions invested: Newly renovated health spa in Bad Schlema reopens for visitors
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 flu outbreak in Vogtland: domestic poultry affected
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 talks about a healthier relationship with work
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.
Slight decline in the number of dentists in Saxony
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.
Left Party leader Schaper works as a nurse in Vietnam
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.
Before flu season: supply bottlenecks for many medications
The flu season is upon us. This means that pharmacies are usually very busy. However, there are still supply bottlenecks for numerous medications.
Leipzig plans first mobile drug consumption room in the state
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.
Sugar as the main cause of tooth decay - tips for healthy teeth
"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.
Saxony Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians launches initiative to recruit GPs
There is a shortage of GPs in Saxony, especially in rural areas. The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians is now launching a campaign.
Measles cases in Saxony still under control - 15 cases in total
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.
Recall of "Gut&Günstig Delikatess Geflügel-Fleischwurst" due to safety concerns
Consumption is not recommended: The manufacturer is recalling a poultry sausage that was mainly sold at Edeka and Marktkauf.
Health Minister warns against alcohol consumption during pregnancy
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.
Former head of the health insurance fund rejects NS accusations
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.
Saxony's outpatient hospice services receive millions in funding from health insurance companies
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.
West Nile virus in horses - district calls for vaccination
The risk of West Nile virus infection increases in summer. A disease is also dangerous for horses.
International practices will also be financed in 2025
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.
German Red Cross is looking for new blood donors to secure the blood supply
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.
Barmer wants more video consultations with doctors
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.
Statistics on the care of adult household members in eastern Germany
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.
Chief medical officer relieved of duty after "eugenics" statement
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.
Skills shortage in nursing care for the elderly and sick in Saxony
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.
Köpping: Care cannot be provided without foreign staff
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.
Cannabis cultivation in Saxony: applications received manageable
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.
Cannabis cultivation in Saxony: applications received manageable
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.
Majority of Saxons satisfied with healthcare system
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.
Criticism of human genetics editorial
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.
Saxony's pharmacists protest against health minister Lauterbach's reform plans
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.
Institute for Midwifery founded in Leipzig
The dual study program Bachelor of Science Midwifery has been available at Leipzig University since 2021. Now the next step follows.
Pilot project to strengthen school management in dealing with pupils' mental health problems
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.
Freiberg district hospital plans integrated emergency center
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 puts new plant building in Dresden into operation
Eckert & Ziegler opens its new premises in Dresden. The company wants to send a clear signal for the future of radiopharmacy in the region.
Daycare center staff sick more often than other employees
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.
Nursery staff in eastern Germany are sick more often than other occupational groups
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.
Women's milk bank at Leipzig University Hospital is looking for donors
Leipzig University Hospital supplies premature babies with donated breast milk. But now there are gaps in the breast milk bank.
Saxony's hospitals receive an additional 20 million euros in flat-rate funding
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.
Saxony: PFAS found in animal foodstuffs
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.
Daniel Aminati has good news for the fans
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.
Greens call for better mental health in schools
"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.
Saxony's Left Party presents plan to combat loneliness
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.
High sickness rate in Saxony - many respiratory infections
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.
Lauterbach: Chemnitz health region a role model nationwide
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?
Blue-green algae in the Quitzdorf reservoir - authority advises against swimming
Dangerous blue-green algae have been discovered in the Quitzdorf reservoir. Streaking and cloudy water indicate the presence of bacteria.
Leftists demand faster recognition of foreign doctors
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.
Many Saxons want to use digital health services
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 trend in Saxony continues to rise
Whooping cough has been rampant in Saxony for months. It mainly affects children, teenagers and young adults.
Amnesty regulation in cannabis law occupies the judiciary
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.
New law allows Demecan to grow more cannabis
The German producer Demecan is now allowed to grow unlimited amounts of cannabis. The company speaks of a turning point in supply.
So far 28 recognized corona vaccination injuries in Saxony
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.
New building for German Cancer Research Center in Dresden
Dresden is an important location for cancer research. Now another research facility of international standing has been added.
Survey: Attractive working time models needed in the care sector
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.
Water in Zittau is clean again
Heavy rainfall impaired the water quality in Zittau. The administration exercised caution and imposed a boiling ban. Now the water is germ-free again.
City cycling for a good climate - Saxony with 18 participating municipalities
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.
Saxony lags behind in city cycling
Cycling as many distances as possible for 21 days - that's what the city cycling campaign is all about. In Saxony, participation is comparatively low. The organizers see one reason for this.
Pharmacy density in Saxony above the national average
How many inhabitants are there for every pharmacy? The Federal Statistical Office has compiled a list.
Own contributions for care recipients in nursing homes continue to rise
Residents have to pay some of the costs of care in a home themselves. Although there have been higher surcharges for this since the beginning of the year, higher amounts are due.
More nursing staff in training
Saxony needs nursing staff. Last year, more men and, above all, women started training in the profession. What is striking is that it is not just new entrants to the profession.
Physiotherapists complain about excessive bureaucracy
The helping hands of physiotherapists are urgently needed in an ageing society. The industry itself needs a little more support.
Recent rise in the number of TBE and Lyme disease cases
Ticks can transmit the infectious diseases TBE and Lyme disease. Caution is advised in Saxony, especially now.
Anona focuses on growth with fitness bars
The food manufacturer Anona is producing protein bars and other lifestyle products with growing success. The managing directors are optimistic about the future.
Saxony supports hospitals with 20 million euros
Saxony grants financial support for hospitals until the nationwide reform. Health Minister Petra Köpping emphasizes the difficult situation and the need for change.
Oak processionary moth feels at home in warm regions
The hairs of the oak processionary moth cause itching, sometimes even breathing difficulties. The butterfly species is on the increase in warm regions of Saxony.
Saxon health resorts and resorts demand compensation for additional costs
Tourism and spa association in Saxony calls for financial support for spas and resorts to secure their future
José Carreras Gala: collecting donations for the fight against leukemia
Opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation for the 30th time with a television gala. The charity show from Leipzig will be broadcast live on MDR on December 12 (8.15 pm), as the foundation announced on Tuesday. Presenters Stephanie Müller-Spirra and Sven Lorig wil ..
Wagenknecht party wants U-committee on corona in Saxony
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to be the first parliamentary initiative to launch a committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic if it enters the state parliament in Saxony. "The coronavirus investigation must begin this year in Saxony," Wagenknecht told the German Press Agency in ..
Cryo stem cell bank: faster transplantation for leukemia
DKMS has a register of potential blood stem cell donors whose tissue characteristics have been typed and two collection centers. There is often more material than is needed in a particular case - and now secured.
Wagenknecht party wants U-committee on corona in Saxony
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to be the first parliamentary initiative to launch a committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic if it enters the state parliament in Saxony. "The coronavirus investigation must begin this year in Saxony," Wagenknecht told the German Press Agency in ..