Germany Faces New Wave of Medicine Shortages
Pharmacy associations warn Germany is unprepared for winter as over 500 medications remain in short supply.
Health & Wellbeing
Germans Now Spend 10 Hours a Day Sitting
Adults in Germany spend more than 10 hours seated on a typical working day, according to the 2025 DKV Health Report.
France Bans Outdoor Smoking - Germany Lags
France has introduced one of Europe's strictest outdoor smoking bans, while Germany has yet to follow. Expats accustomed to stricter rules may notice the gap.
RKI Confirms Growing Diphtheria Outbreak Across Germany
Germany's RKI has confirmed a sharp rise in diphtheria cases across multiple regions.
Fear of War Grows in Germany as Historical Memory Clashes with Present Reality
As Germany marks the 80th anniversary of WWII's end, public anxiety about a new European war is growing.
Alarming Drop in Health Literacy Among Germans
A new national study finds only one in four German adults has strong health literacy, raising concerns about people's ability to navigate the country's…
Record-Breaking Emergency Room Visits in Germany
German emergency rooms saw a record number of visits in 2023, according to federal statistics.
Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Germany
Germany is seeing a sharp rise in measles and whooping cough cases, raising public health concerns.
Germany's Strategic Contribution to Mpox Control in Africa
Germany has pledged vaccine doses and additional support to help control the Mpox outbreak spreading across Africa.
Fentanyl's Growing Threat in Germany: A Looming Opioid Crisis
The synthetic opioid fentanyl is gaining ground in Germany, echoing the devastating epidemic seen in the US.
First Case of New Mpox Variant Confirmed in Sweden
Sweden detected the first case of the new Mpox variant outside Africa in the Stockholm region.
Wiesbaden Plans to Sell Cannabis in Pharmacies as Part of a Nationwide Model Project
Wiesbaden has applied to join a national model project allowing regulated cannabis sales via pharmacies.