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Hungarian government taking new steps to protect ‘non-smokers’
János Lázár has been appointed the prime minister’s commissioner in charge of “the protection of non-smokers”
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The Hungarian government to launch a comprehensive, new public health program
The program aims to prevent the most common endemics with high mortality rates, improve healthcare and increase the life expectancy of Hungarians
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PM Orbán stresses the importance of patriotism and living a healthy lifestyle
The prime minister said the government’s goal by 2030 is that the lifestyles of Hungarians will be among the healthiest in Europe
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Minister of State for Healthcare pens response to The Lancet following criticisms of Hungary's healthcare system
The minister highlights that since the prime minister returned to power in 2010, his government has introduced measures to curb the consumption of products that are detrimental to public health
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Revolutionary new app set to help heart attack victims
The “Heart City” app has already been downloaded more than 5,000 times and works only in Budapest at the moment, but a country-wide rollout is expected by early next year
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Oldest case of leprosy ever recorded found in ancient skeleton in Hungary
A skeleton found near the Hungarian town of Abony-Turjányos dűlő contains the most ancient example of leprosy ever found
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PM Orbán: We must invest in our young to build a better future
PM Orbán said that a great problem of Europe is that there are not enough children on the continent, and at present Hungary, too, is struggling with this ailment
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Flu epidemic has broken out in Hungary
The National Epidemiology Centre (OEC) officially announced on Wednesday that a flu epidemic has broken out in Hungary
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Migrant Crisis: Health risk posed as migrants flee before crucial results
Only 350-400 of a total of 4,100 ordered health screenings could be performed