Healthcare Workers Rally Outside Klinik Ottakring, Calling for Better Staffing and Conditions

Healthcare workers protesting for improved staffing levels at Klinik Ottakring in Vienna.

Healthcare professionals gathered outside Vienna’s Klinik Ottakring today to voice urgent concerns over chronic staff shortages and increasing workload pressures within Austria’s public health system. The demonstration, held during the Epiphany public holiday, brought together nurses, medical professionals, and support staff demanding structural More...

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By Maximilian Müller On Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
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Vienna Issues Mask Recommendation Amid “Significant” Influenza B Mutation

The City of Vienna’s Health Department (MA 15) has issued an urgent public health advisory following the discovery of a “significant mutation” in the 2026 Influenza B strain. In a press briefing held More...

Austria Launches Major Health Care Reform for 2026
By Maria Sladek On Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
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Austria Launches Major Health Care Reform for 2026

While the nation celebrates the arrival of the New Year, the Austrian government is set to trigger one of the most significant health care expansions in recent history. Starting January 1st, 2026, a series of reforms More...

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By Editorial On Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
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E-Card Service Fee Increasing in 2026: What Every Austrian Resident Needs to Know

As the new year approaches, residents across Austria are preparing for a series of legislative and financial shifts. While much of the public attention has been focused on the new rent cap (Mietpreisbremse), a More...

Measles and Whooping Cough Surge Amid Vaccine Gaps
By Maximilian Müller On Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
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Experts Warn of Measles and Whooping Cough Surge Amid Vaccine Gaps

Leading medical experts in Austria have issued an urgent warning regarding the resurgence of preventable infectious diseases, citing significant gaps in the population’s immunization coverage. Diseases once More...

By Laura Niklas On Saturday, March 9th, 2024
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Infants Exposed to High Levels of Microplastics, Study Finds

In a shocking study, researchers from the University of New Mexico have uncovered startling levels of microplastic contamination in newborn babies, raising serious concerns about the extent of plastic pollution More...

By Nicole Marco On Thursday, September 7th, 2023
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Philips Settles Recall of Respiratory Devices Claims

Philips, in response to a widespread recall of its sleep apnea and respiratory devices, has reached a significant settlement. This resolution specifically addresses U.S. class action claims related to “economic More...

By Laura Niklas On Wednesday, September 6th, 2023
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Austria’s COVID Surge: New Variants and Measures

Austria is currently witnessing a surge in COVID-19 infections, and experts are pointing to the role of new variants of the virus. These developments have raised questions about the trajectory of the pandemic More...

By Nicole Marco On Wednesday, August 9th, 2023
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Regen BioPharma at Emerging Growth Conference 2023

Regen BioPharma, Inc. is gearing up for a prominent presence at the upcoming Emerging Growth Conference, scheduled for August 10, 2023. The company, recognized for its dynamic pre-clinical portfolio spanning More...

FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
By Maximilian Müller On Thursday, May 4th, 2023
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FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a respiratory virus that can be particularly dangerous for babies but can also endanger older adults. More...