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Medical assistance in Jena outside of regular office hours: An overview of emergency medical services, pharmacies on duty, and important emergency numbers for February 19, 2026.
On February 25, 2026, the Jena Evening Lecture at the Universitätsklinikum Jena will focus on healthy aging. Prof. Dr. Tino Prell will explain the difference between biological and chronological age and how lifestyle influences longevity.
A technology company from Jena has developed a virtual eye test to detect vision defects faster and more efficiently, further cementing the city’s reputation as a global center for optical technologies and photonics.
The ‘Tauschhaus 2.0’ in Jena has established itself as a successful model for waste prevention, with a 78 percent reuse rate and nearly 33,000 visitors in 2025.
The Tauschhaus 2.0 project in Jena has achieved a significant environmental milestone by saving 156 tons of CO2 through the promotion of a circular economy and resource conservation.
Medical care in Jena is guaranteed around the clock on February 18, 2026. Find an overview of the most important emergency numbers and contact points for medical assistance, pharmacies, and dental care.
A statewide initiative has launched the “Bäder in Not” petition to save indoor swimming pools in Thüringen, receiving active support from Jenaer Bädergesellschaft.
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Medical emergencies do not adhere to office hours. This guide provides an overview of the emergency medical network, on-call services, and pharmacies available in Jena for Tuesday, February 17.
JENA (17.02.2026) – Once again, Jena proves its reputation as a center for optics and photonics. The local startup Perceptec has secured significant funding to fundamentally change the way we have our eyes tested. With nearly one million euros in funding, a new process is to be brought to market maturity.