Vienna Sees 30% Rise in Teen Drug Overdose Cases
Vienna saw a 30% rise in drug-related emergencies among minors in 2024. Experts cite growing use of potent substances and risky behavior among youth as key concerns.
Lab-Grown Meat Faces Resistance in Austria
Austria resists EU approval of lab-grown meat, citing health, farming, and sovereignty concerns—despite growing international acceptance.
ÖGK Announces Cost-Saving Plan to Eliminate Deficit by 2026
Austria’s public health insurer ÖGK plans to eliminate its deficit by 2026 through job cuts, new patient fees, and approval requirements for MRIs and CTs.
Vienna’s Cardiac Arrest Survival Climbs 10 % over 15 Years
New study shows Vienna’s out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest survival rose by 10 points over 15 years, thanks to prompt bystander CPR and wider AED use.
Austrian Military Starts Border Disinfection Due to FMD Outbreak
The Austrian military starts assisting with disinfection at the borders due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks in Slovakia and Hungary.
Austria Takes Action Due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease Threat
Austria has taken further precautions against Foot-and-Mouth Disease, including closing 24 border crossings and canceling cattle exhibitions.
Fewer Teens in Austria Smoking and Drinking
Austrian teens are drinking and smoking less, but use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches is rising.
53 Austrian Soldiers Deployed for Decontamination at Slovak Border
Austria has deployed 53 soldiers to Slovakia to help stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, decontaminating over 700 vehicles near the Slovak-Hungarian border.
Lower Austria: Health Pact Set to Reshape Hospital Structure
Lower Austria’s new health pact will reshape hospital structures, reduce emergency sites, and invest in new clinics and specialized care.
Study: 84% of Austrian Pharmacists Turn to In-House Production
The shortages affect 30% of patient visits, causing significant delays and costs, while pharmacists call for more political support and flexible solutions.
