UKJ connects maternity clinics in Thüringen via telemedicine

Symbolbild: UKJ vernetzt Geburtskliniken in Thüringen per Telemedizin

Jena, 23.07.2026: In response to historically low birth rates in Thüringen, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ), in cooperation with the Thüringer Ministry of Health, is focusing on the digitalization of obstetric medicine. With state funding, a telemedical network is being established to make specialist knowledge available statewide.

Vogtschmidt informs herself at Universitätsklinikum Jena about phage research and telemedicine

Symbolbild: Vogtschmidt informiert sich am Universitätsklinikum Jena über Phagen-Forschung und Telemedizin

Jena, April 02, 2026 – Member of the Bundestag Donata Vogtschmidt informed herself about pressing issues and current developments in the healthcare sector during an on-site visit to Universitätsklinikum Jena and the WeCare agency. The focus was on innovative approaches such as research into phages to combat multi-resistant germs and the expansion of medical care through telemedicine.

Tap-proof: Universitätsklinikum Jena and Fraunhofer IOF test quantum network for telemedicine

Mobile Blitzer in Jena: Radarkontrollen in Lobeda-Altstadt am Donnerstag

A research consortium with strong Jena participation has successfully tested tap-proof quantum communication over existing fiber optic networks. The Universitätsklinikum Jena tested the encrypted data transfer for the telemedicine of the future.