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Flu and Cold Season 2026/27 in Germany: What Expats Should Know
German health experts warn the 2026/27 flu season may arrive earlier than expected, with rising SARS-CoV-2 wastewater levels and many at-risk groups unprotected.
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COVID in Winter 2026: Variants in Germany and Who Can Get Vaccinated
Coronavirus is still circulating in winter 2026. Find out which variants are active and who qualifies for a COVID vaccine in Germany this season.
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Sindbis Virus Detected in Germany for the First Time
Germany has recorded its first-ever Sindbis virus case, according to the Robert Koch Institut. The mosquito-borne virus usually causes mild illness.
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Germany's Long-Term Care Reform: What Expat Workers Need to Know
Germany is reforming its long-term care insurance system. Workers, carers and patients will all be affected. Here's what expats should understand about the changes.
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Germany's Elder Care Reform: What Expats Need to Know
The German coalition has agreed on a draft elder care reform law focused on savings. Here's what it could mean for expats paying into the care insurance system.
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Germany's Long-Term Care Reform: What Expats Need to Know
Germany's coalition is struggling to agree on how to fix the long-term care system's funding gap. Here's what this could mean for expats and immigrants.
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Germany's Pflege Reform in Doubt: What Expats Need to Know
Germany's coalition is clashing over a care reform. The SPD wants a cost cap; Health Minister Linnemann disagrees. Here's what may change for residents.
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SPD Proposes Cap on Nursing Home Personal Costs in Germany
The SPD wants to cap what individuals pay out of pocket for nursing home care in Germany, with an internal document showing how a 'Pflegedeckel' could reduce personal contributions.
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Germany's Care Insurance Reform Stalled: What Expats Should Know
The SPD is blocking Germany's planned Pflegeversicherung reform, threatening to stall cabinet proceedings. Here's what expats and workers need to know.
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Merz and Germany's Health Insurance Reform Debate Explained
Chancellor Merz's remarks about Germany's statutory and private health insurance have sparked a policy debate. Here is what it could mean for expats enrolled in either system.
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Germany's Health Insurance Debate: What Merz's Comments Mean for Expats
Chancellor Merz has called Germany's dual health insurance system a 'fairness problem'. Here's what the debate could mean for expats navigating Krankenversicherung.
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Germany's Deadliest Heatwave: What Expats Need to Know
The summer of 2026 broke heat records across Europe, with more than 16,000 heat-related deaths recorded in Germany alone. Here's what residents should know.
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Germany's Health Insurers May Have to Warn You Before Raising Fees
Health Minister Linnemann wants to restore the rule requiring public insurers to notify members before hiking contributions — good news for expats on German public health insurance.
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Frankfurt Airport Malaria Outbreak: What Expats in Germany Should Know
A summer malaria outbreak at Frankfurt Airport alarmed health experts. Specialists say the risk is now low as autumn begins, but the case highlights unusual health risks near major hubs.
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Malaria Cases Near Frankfurt Airport: What Residents Should Know
A third malaria death has been linked to Frankfurt Airport. Two new cases emerged this week in the area, two months after the initial outbreak was first reported.
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Locally Acquired Malaria Near Frankfurt Airport: What Expats Should Know
A person near Frankfurt Airport has died from malaria without having traveled to a malaria region. A second case was also reported in the same area.
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GP Shortages, School Tests & Rail Delays: Germany News Roundup
Germany's latest news covers GP shortages entering the election debate, new school readiness tests for four-year-olds in Rhineland-Palatinate, and Deutsche Bahn slowing its modernisation drive.
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German Health Insurance Funds Face Potential Losses From Bad Investments
Germany's public Krankenkassen may lose significant sums due to risky real estate investments, the federal government has warned. Here's what it could mean for your health cover.
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Germany Health Reform 2027: Will It Affect Gynaecology Appointments?
Doctors warn that Germany's planned health insurance reform in 2027 could make gynaecology appointments harder to access, affecting pregnant patients and those planning a family.
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STI Rates Hit Record Highs in the EU: What You Need to Know in Germany
Syphilis and gonorrhoea cases have reached new EU records. Here is what this means for your health and how Germany's health system can help.
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Malaria Outbreak at Frankfurt Airport: What You Need to Know
Two Frankfurt Airport workers have died after a rare local malaria cluster. Here is what happened and what to watch for if you work or travel through the airport.
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Europe's 30,000 Heatwave Deaths: Health Risks to Know in Germany
Europe logged over 30,000 excess summer deaths from heatwaves. Expats in Germany should know the health risks, who is most vulnerable, and how to stay safe.
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Wildfire Trauma in Germany: How to Access Mental Health Support
Germany's record wildfires are leaving psychological scars. Psychologists say PTSD from natural disasters is serious but treatable — here's how expats can find help.
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14,000 Heat Deaths in Germany in 2025: What Experts Want Done
Germany recorded at least 14,000 heat-related deaths in 2025, more than any prior year. Experts demand stronger prevention — here's what expats need to know.
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