Important Phone Numbers & Addresses at a Glance
- Medical On-call Service: 116 117 (nationwide, without area code)
- Emergency Call (Life-threatening): 112
- Central Emergency Department (UKJ): Erlanger Allee 101, 07747 Jena-Lobeda
- Pharmacy Emergency Service Search: 0800 00 22 8 33 (free from landlines)
- Poison Control Erfurt: 0361 730 730
Jena, 19.02.2026 – Illnesses do not adhere to office hours. On this Thursday, medical assistance may be required even when regular general practitioner and specialist offices are already closed. For the citizens of Jena, a well-established network of emergency services is available to ensure care in urgent cases.
The Medical On-call Service: 116 117
Anyone who falls ill outside of regular office hours but is not life-threateningly injured should contact the medical on-call service. By calling the nationwide number 116 117, you can reach the dispatch center of the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung. This is the correct point of contact for illnesses that you would normally see a family doctor for – such as high fever, severe sore throat or earache, or an acute gastrointestinal infection.
In Jena, care is also often organized through the Allgemeinmedizinische Bereitschaftsdienstpraxis at the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) in Lobeda. This is located at Erlanger Allee 101. Please note that opening hours may vary; generally, the walk-in clinic is staffed on Wednesday afternoons, Friday afternoons, as well as on weekends and public holidays. For today, Thursday, it is recommended to call 116 117 directly before visiting to clarify the exact responsibility.
Pharmacy Emergency Service in Jena
The pharmacies in the city on the Saale also take turns providing emergency service to ensure 24-hour access to medication. The emergency service changes daily at 8:00 AM and lasts for 24 hours. Since the schedule rotates, it is advisable to check the current emergency pharmacy before heading out.
You can quickly find the pharmacy currently on duty via:
- The notices posted at any pharmacy in your vicinity (e.g., in the Stadtzentrum, Jena-Nord, or Winzerla).
- The free landline number 0800 00 22 8 33.
- Via mobile phone by calling the short code 22 8 33 (max. 69 cents/min).
Do not forget that a statutory fee (emergency service fee) of 2.50 euros is charged during emergency hours, unless a medical prescription marked “noctu” is presented.
When to go directly to the Emergency Room?
It is important to distinguish between the on-call service and the emergency room. The Zentrale Notaufnahme (ZNA) of the Universitätsklinikum Jena in Lobeda is open 24/7 for severe accidents and life-threatening conditions. These include:
- Suspected heart attack (severe chest pain, shortness of breath)
- Suspected stroke (paralysis, speech disorders)
- Severe accidents and heavy bleeding
- Unconsciousness
In such cases, do not hesitate and immediately dial emergency 112. The rescue coordination center will then coordinate the deployment of ambulances and emergency physicians.
Conclusion
For today, Thursday, 19.02.2026, the structures in Jena are clearly regulated. For non-life-threatening complaints, use 116 117 to keep the emergency rooms free for genuine emergencies. We wish you a peaceful evening and a speedy recovery should you need to use these services.
Source:
Emergency service today in Jena: Doctors and emergency pharmacies for emergencies on Thursday
Transparency note: This article was created automatically, editorially reviewed, and expanded with AI support.