In a recent report, the Court of Accounts examines acquisitions at public hospitals in Vienna. The reason for the review was the request from the ÖVP and the Greens. Contracts awarded in the healthcare association (WIGEV) from 2010 to 2021 were analyzed, and areas such as medical technology and consultancy services were examined. RH criticized, […]
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Shocking photos from China: Hospitals are full, the disease is spreading
Currently, a respiratory disease is spreading among children in China and hospitals are completely full. New respiratory disease spreading in children This is what the topic is about: Respiratory disease in children is spreading in China. Hospitals are overwhelmed and more treatment centers are needed. The Ministry of Health guarantees that there is no new […]
Shocking photos from China: Hospitals are full, the disease is spreading
Currently, a respiratory disease is spreading among children in China and hospitals are completely full. New respiratory disease spreading in children This is what the topic is about: Respiratory disease in children is spreading in China. Hospitals are overwhelmed and more treatment centers are needed. The Ministry of Health guarantees that there is no new […]
Abortion no longer allowed in Burgenland hospitals
There are still no abortion options in hospitals in Burgenland. The State justifies this with “the absolutely necessary protection of the privacy of the women affected”; because the structural conditions and small-scale, rural structures of hospital locations do not allow this. This was announced by the office of Deputy State Governor Astrid Eisenkopf (SPÖ) in […]
Corona wave continues at full speed: Call for masks to all Austrians
Due to the increase in Covid-19 and flu cases, Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) recommended on Wednesday that masks should be re-worn in situations where large numbers of elderly or sick people gather. This particularly affects areas such as hospitals, nursing homes or doctor’s offices. Masks should also be worn when people are close to […]
Corona wave continues at full speed: Call for masks to all Austrians
Due to the increase in Covid-19 and flu cases, Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) recommended on Wednesday that masks should be re-worn in situations where large numbers of elderly or sick people gather. This particularly affects areas such as hospitals, nursing homes or doctor’s offices. Masks should also be worn when people are close to […]
Discussion about hospitals in the Vienna City Council
On Wednesday, there was once again a discussion about the situation in hospitals in Vienna’s city hall. The Greens called a special meeting of the local council for this purpose. Workload, staff shortages, and wait times for operations as planned were discussed; but only this was not discussed. Coverage was certainly expanded, and federal healthcare […]
Doctors at Vienna hospital want to demonstrate as planned
The Vienna Medical Association wants to carry out the hospital staff protest planned for December 4; but salary agreements have now been reached and the city has announced higher allowances at public hospitals. Stefan Ferenci, president of the working doctors’ chair, emphasized this at a press conference on Tuesday. For the Chamber, the measures do […]
Higher allowances for staff in Vienna hospitals from 1 February 2024
The allowances given to employees in hospitals belonging to the health association (WIGEV) in Vienna are being increased. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced this at a press conference on Friday, attended by responsible members of the city administration as well as WIGEV and union representatives. The measures are planned to come into force from 1 […]
Higher allowances for staff in Vienna hospitals from 1 February 2024
The allowances given to employees in hospitals belonging to the health association (WIGEV) in Vienna are being increased. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced this at a press conference on Friday, attended by responsible members of the city administration as well as WIGEV and union representatives. The measures are planned to come into force from 1 […]