Health and Medical Information for Hungary
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Healthcare System in Hungary
The health system in Hungary is mirrored after the nationalized system of the Great Britain. The Hungarian National Healthcare fund was created in 1993 and remains to be the public organization controlling the management of health care. With 83% of the funding being generated through taxes and general revenues, this system is mandatory for all employed individuals. The private sector, on the other hand, works on a pay out of pocket system unlike the UK which has a private insurance scheme.
Quality of Healthcare in Hungary
Medical and dental facilities in the private sector are equipped with the latest technology and facilities. This is mainly due to the influence of the German patients who have been visiting the country for over fifteen years to take advantage of affordable prices for their dental and surgical needs.
Hungary is famous among other European nations for its highly qualified medical professional teachings and international medical practice. The practicing requirement for doctors and dentists remain to be strict in order to continue and maintain the quality care. The facilities might lack international accreditations like JCI, but are locally accredited and licensed by Hungarian Ministry of Health.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles European travellers to free or reduced cost medical care, at state-run facilities, in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. It does not cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature, so comprehensive travel insurance is advised.
Other risks:
Tick-borne encephalitis occurs in forested areas. Vaccination is advised for campers and hikers. Rabies, although on the decrease, is present. If bitten, seek medical advice without delay.
