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World Cancer Day: maintaining prevention efforts and improving the care system
4 February is World Cancer Day. Initiated by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the aim of this day is to raise awareness of this disease, which is now the second most common cause of death in the world.
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Respiratory tract infections: Weekly review: 23 - 29 January 2023
The weekly retrospective gives you a broader overview of respiratory viruses in general: including COVID-19 and influenza.
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New, unique and neutral health record book
From 1 February 2023, the health record book will have a new look. Developed by the Health Directorate, the new health booklet is part of a policy to promote greater neutrality and equality between girls and boys.
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Respiratory tract infections: Weekly review: 16 - 22 January 2023
The weekly retrospective gives you a broader overview of respiratory viruses in general: including COVID-19 and influenza.
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Universal access to contraception approved by the Government Council
On 20 January 2023, the Government Council approved the preliminary draft of the Grand Ducal Regulation on the nomenclature of medical acts and services covered by health insurance in order to implement the programme of preventive medicine and universal access to contraception at national level.
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Respiratory tract infections: Weekly review: 2 - 8 January 2023
The weekly retrospective gives you a broader overview of respiratory viruses in general: including COVID-19 and influenza.
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Luxembourg launches a large national survey for cancer patients to improve cancer care in the country
The Luxembourg Institute of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health as part of the National Cancer Plan, introduces Colive Cancer, a nationwide initiative in which current and former cancer patients can share their experiences to improve cancer care in the country.
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COVID-19 outbreak in China: Reinforcement of epidemiological surveillance in Luxembourg from 9 January 2023
In view of the rapid progression of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infections in China since December 2022, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs wish to inform about the reinforcement of the epidemiological surveillance applicable from January 9, 2023 until February 5, 2023 inclusive, for any travel coming from the People's Republic of China...
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Respiratory tract infections: Weekly review: 26 December 2022- 1 January 2023
The weekly retrospective gives you a broader overview of respiratory viruses in general: including COVID-19 and influenza.
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Respiratory tract infections: Weekly review: 19 - 25 December 2022
Starting today, the weekly review will give you a broader overview of respiratory viruses in general: including COVID-19 and influenza.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 12 - 18 December 2022
During the week of 12 to 18 December, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 increased to 1,464 cases, compared to 1,440 cases the previous week.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 5 - 11 December 2022
During the week of 5 to 11 December, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 increased to 1,440 cases, compared to 1,214 cases the previous week.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 28 November - 4 December 2022
During the week of 28 November to 4 December, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 increased to 1,214 cases, compared to 1,164 cases the previous week.
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Respiratory tract infections: Weekly review: 9 - 15 January 2023
The weekly retrospective gives you a broader overview of respiratory viruses in general: including COVID-19 and influenza.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 21 - 27 November 2022
During the week of 21 to 27 November, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 increased to 1,164 cases, compared to 1,057 cases the previous week.