News in Brief Hungary’s healthcare system is able to meet increased COVID-19 caseloads Nov 27, 2020 Hungary’s healthcare system is able to meet increased caseloads as there are plenty of unused beds, and every patient in need will get quality care.
News in Brief Hungary's health services are ready for peak of the second wave Nov 13, 2020 Gergely Gulyás, the prime minister’s chief of staff, said the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic is “more serious” than the first.
News in Brief Hungary expands number of hospitals treating COVID-19 patients Oct 27, 2020 Human Resources Minister, Miklos Kásler has ordered the expansion of the number of hospitals treating coronavirus patients.
News in Brief PM Orbán inspects coronavirus facilities at St. László Hospital Sep 25, 2020 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Interior Minister Sándor Pintér visited the St. László Hospital in Budapest to observe preparations for receiving coronavirus patients.
News in Brief CMO orders nationwide ban on hospital visits Sep 10, 2020 Institutions found in violation of the ban face a fine of up to HUF 5 million (EUR 14,000).
News in Brief Hungarian government allocates HUF 60 billion to revamp 17 Budapest hospitals Aug 18, 2020 The government will revamp 17 Budapest hospitals to improve hygiene infrastructure in preparation of a potential second wave of the novel coronavirus epidemic.
News in Brief Coronavirus Update: Hospital ban lifted Jun 15, 2020 Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller has lifted a restriction under which visitors were banned from hospitals due to the coronavirus epidemic.
News in Brief Coronavirus Update: Visiting restrictions put in place at hospitals and homes for the elderly Mar 09, 2020 The nationwide visit ban will remain in place until further notice, the National Public Health Center (NNK) said in a statement.
News in Brief Hungarian government to provide hospitals with HUF 79.4 billion healthcare finance package Dec 20, 2019 The Hungarian government is providing hospitals with a HUF 79.4 billion (EUR 242m) finance package to improve healthcare and reduce debt.
News in Brief Fidesz MP slams opposition for rejecting super hospital in Buda Dec 04, 2019 The government had been spending an annual HUF 450-550 billion (EUR 1.3-1.6bn) on upgrading hospitals around the country. It also aims to spend HUF 700 billion on upgrading the health infrastructure of Budapest.