Police rescue 76-year-old from medical emergency in Jena-Lobeda
Jena police and emergency services responded to an operation in the Lobeda district on Sunday to assist a 76-year-old senior after relatives raised the alarm.
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New Antibiotic from Jena: Researchers Develop Drug Against Tuberculosis
Scientists in Jena are working on the development of a novel antibiotic for the treatment of tuberculosis. It would be the first fundamentally new drug against this bacterial infectious disease in half a century.
Open-Air Job Fair: jobwalk 2026 Brings 1,000 Vacancies to the Jenaer Marktplatz
On June 6, 2026, the “jobwalk” event will transform the center of Jena into a large-scale open-air job fair, offering approximately 1,000 vacancies directly on the Marktplatz.
Jena University Hospital: Enhanced Patient Safety Through Digital Medication Supply
The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is modernizing its internal medication supply. With an increased focus on digital processes and modern technology, patient safety on the wards is to be significantly increased.
New Network for Nursing Staff: Jena Launches Hygiene Roundtable
In Jena, a new format for quality assurance in care facilities has been established: the newly created Hygiene Roundtable brings professionals together to develop practical solutions for everyday care.
Recognizing Sepsis: UKJ Invites to the Jenaer Abendvorlesung
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) will focus on the life-threatening condition of sepsis. Prof. Dr. Michael Bauer will explain the symptoms and the necessity of rapid medical intervention.
Water Oasis in Jena-Winzerla Opens: Free Drinking Water for the Start of the Season
Jena-Winzerla, April 23, 2026 – Just in time for the first warmer days of the year, the water oasis at the Stadtteilbüro Winzerla is reopening its doors. Starting Tuesday, April 28, the refill station on Anna-Siemsen-Straße will once again be available to citizens for free refreshments.
Toad Migration in Jena: Volunteers Save Nearly 300 Amphibians from Traffic Death
During the current migration season in Jena, dedicated volunteers have already rescued nearly 300 common toads, protecting them from traffic as they travel to their spawning grounds.
Attentive witness solves hit-and-run at Jena shopping center
A hit-and-run occurred at a Jena shopping center on Tuesday afternoon. Thanks to an attentive witness who noted the perpetrator’s license plate, the police were able to investigate quickly and initiate proceedings.
UKJ Researcher: Fewer Health Insurance Funds Hardly Reduce Costs
In the debate over rising healthcare contributions, a health scientist from Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) clarifies that administrative costs account for only four percent of total expenditures, making the reduction of insurance funds an ineffective solution for cost savings.