- Date: Wednesday, 18.02.2026
- Emergency Call (Life-threatening): 112
- On-call Medical Service: 116 117
- Poison Control Thüringen: 0361 730730
- Central Emergency Department: Universitätsklinikum Jena (Lobeda)
Jena. A medical emergency or sudden pain does not adhere to the regular office hours of medical practices. Especially on Wednesday afternoons, when many general practitioners and specialists close their doors early, uncertainty is often high. However, today, on February 18, 2026, medical care in the Saalestadt is guaranteed around the clock. We provide an overview of the most important contact points and phone numbers that you should have ready in case of an emergency.
Where to go in an emergency? Choosing the right number
In stressful situations, it is often difficult to make the right decision. Basically, a clear distinction applies in Jena as in the rest of the country:
In life-threatening conditions, every second counts. This includes signs of a heart attack, stroke, severe shortness of breath, unconsciousness, or heavy bleeding. In these cases, dial the emergency number 112 without hesitation. The dispatch center will immediately send the rescue service and, if necessary, an emergency doctor.
For non-life-threatening complaints that you would normally see a family doctor for (e.g., high fever, severe abdominal pain, flu-like infections), the on-call medical service (Kassenärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst) is responsible. By calling the nationwide uniform number 116 117, you can reach medical professionals who will refer you to the responsible on-call practice or – if you are not medically mobile – organize a home visit.
Pharmacy Emergency Service in Jena
The supply of urgently needed medication is also secured tonight. The pharmacy emergency service changes daily at 8:00 AM and is valid for 24 hours. Since the service rotates on a regular schedule, a different pharmacy in the city area (Zentrum, Lobeda, Winzerla, or Jena-Nord) is on duty every day.
Editorial note: You can find the exact pharmacy on duty for today, 18.02.2026, updated daily via a notice on the door of any pharmacy or on the internet portals of the Apothekerkammer Thüringen. Alternatively, you can use the short code 22 8 33 (mobile) to inquire about the nearest open pharmacy.
Central Contact Point in Lobeda
For Jena and the surrounding area, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) in Lobeda is the central contact point for serious injuries and illnesses. The Central Emergency Department (ZNA) is staffed 24 hours a day. Please note, however, that the emergency department is primarily intended for serious cases. For minor illnesses, you significantly relieve the hospital staff if you first contact 116 117 or visit the KV emergency practice.
Dental Emergency Service
Toothaches often occur when you need them least. There is also an emergency service regulation for the dental sector in Jena outside of office hours. Here, too, the telephone number 116 117 can help in case of doubt to determine the dentist on duty near you, provided this is not listed online via the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Thüringen.
Stay calm and use the mentioned contacts to receive the appropriate help quickly. We wish you a peaceful Wednesday and, above all, good health.
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