Austria Secures €120 Million For Care Benefit Increase
Austria confirms a 2027 increase in care benefits, securing inflation-linked support for more than 500,000 recipients nationwide.
Hipp Recalls Baby Food Jars Sold at Spar
Hipp recalls baby food jars sold at Spar Austria after possible tampering; police investigate and urge public assistance.
E-Card Now Available Digitally on Smartphones
Austria launches digital E-Card for smartphones, allowing patients to access healthcare services via official social insurance apps.
Federal and Provincial Leaders Push Health Reform
Austria accelerates health reform talks, aiming for unified patient steering and funding overhaul by June 2026 amid budget pressure.
Vienna’s AKH Ranks 20th in World’s Best Hospitals
AKH Wien ranks 20th in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026, highlighting Vienna’s global strength in medical care and research.
Nestlé Withdraws Guigoz Baby Formula Over Toxin Risk
Nestlé has pulled a batch of Guigoz baby formula after a toxin was found in ingredients, prompting withdrawals across multiple countries.
OECD Report: Austria Has EU’s Second-Highest Health Spending
OECD report finds Austria has EU’s second-highest health costs, long wait times, and rising two-tier system risks, prompting government reforms.
ÖGK to Cover Clinical Psychology Starting 2026
Public health insurance will fully fund clinical psychological treatment from 2026, expanding nationwide access to mental health care.
ÖÄK Vice President Risks Removal Over Expense Allegations
ÖÄK vice president Harald Mayer faces a no-confidence vote after reports of €26,000 monthly pay and controversial expense practices.
2,000 Children In Austria Lack Health Insurance Coverage
Vienna’s child advocacy office warns 2,000 children in Austria lack health insurance and crisis centers are overcrowded and unsafe.