Hungarians die because of the ruined healthcare system

Three out of four patients could survive provided that they receive proper treatment in time. However, they have little chances in Hungary – stated presenters of a forum about the Hungarian healthcare system. According to hirtv.hu, many healthcare organisations urge immediate measures because of the long waiting lists, the lack of money and the exodus of doctors.

Not enough money, escaping doctors, unfilled practices

As we already reported, the Hungarian health system struggles with many problems. Even though the government’s communication emphasises that it is getting better, the general experience of the patients is the opposite. For example, waiting lists are long, the debts of the hospitals are gigantic, and according to an official report leaked in 2016

two-third of the hospitals should be closed because of outdated medical technology, financial shortage and the lack of qualified doctors.

Some health care organizations rated the health care program of the different political parties. They agreed that the core problem is the deficiencies of the primary health services.

“There are 35 unfilled practices in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén,

a county which is struggling with multiple disadvantages.” – said Judit Szegedi, founding member of the Alliance for Innovative Primary Care.

Gyula Gilly health economist added that the future of the sector is uncertain and expects immediate help from the decision makers. According to his estimates,