HSV Takes a Stand for ME/CFS
During their home match against VfB Stuttgart, HSV put the spotlight on ME/CFS. Together with “Empty Stands”, the club sent a strong message for visibility and solidarity.
Maria Clementine Martin Award 2026 Launched
To mark its 200th anniversary, the Klosterfrau Group will present the Maria Clementine Martin Award 2026 to visionary female founders shaping the future of healthcare.
Advertising Market 2026: Germany Faces Another Year of Stagnation
According to the latest JOM forecast, the German advertising market is expected to see almost no growth in 2026. Digital platforms continue to accelerate the structural shift.
Adapt – or Die! CMOs Bet on AI in 2026
AI becomes the defining leadership priority for marketing in 2026. The new CMO Barometer reveals how artificial intelligence reshapes roles, systems, and decision-making.
SoVD Survey Reveals Declining Trust in Elderly Care
A new SoVD survey shows a significant loss of trust in long-term care policy: Only about one in ten expects good care, while nearly 80 percent support a citizens’ long-term care insurance model.
New Website “Life with Glioma” Launched
With “Life with Glioma,” Servier Germany introduces a new, science-based information platform for individuals affected by low-grade, IDH-mutated gliomas. The website provides guidance from diagnosis through follow-up care.
“Plan B from Now On”: New Podcast Supports Families of Seriously Ill Children
The new podcast “Plan B from Now On” accompanies families with seriously ill or disabled children and sheds light on their daily challenges, their strength, and the need for greater societal support. Hosted by Katrin Eigendorf and Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen.
Local Pharmacies Move into the Spotlight
gesund.de is elevating the local presence of community pharmacies and demonstrating how digital reach and personal in-store service can reinforce one another. The new Joint Marketing Campaign actively involves around 30 pharmacies in its development and execution.
FUNKE launches major awareness initiative for clinical studies
FUNKE, together with leading partners from research, politics, patient organizations, and industry, has launched the initiative “STUDIEN WIRKEN.” The goal is to increase visibility for clinical studies, build trust, and strengthen Germany’s research landscape.
Dr. AI: How Chatbots Are Transforming German Healthcare
Artificial intelligence is becoming a medical advisor for many people in Germany and is rapidly gaining importance in healthcare. A new Bitkom study highlights the opportunities, concerns, and expectations surrounding the era of “Dr. AI.”
Heart Registry at Risk: Research in Acute Danger
Since 2025, the National Registry for Congenital Heart Defects has received no federal funding for the first time in over two decades. Researchers, patients and medical societies warn that without immediate support from 2026 onward, a globally unique research resource will be lost.
Care system at the tipping point
Nearly two-thirds of Germans rate current long-term care as inadequate, and almost 90% demand an affordable care system for everyone – according to a new DAK-Gesundheit study by the Allensbach Institute.
checkt.mann – New Instagram Channel for Men’s Health
With its new Instagram channel “checkt.mann”, the University Medical Center Freiburg aims to raise awareness among men about physical and mental health – honest, humorous, and science-based.
“We Against Cancer”: HSV wears message for life
At their home match against Borussia Dortmund, HSV, HanseMerkur and yeswecan!cer are joining forces for cancer prevention – with special jerseys and a clear message: “Prevention can save lives!”
COMPRIX 2026: Submission Phase Now Open
The submission phase for COMPRIX 2026 has begun! Submit your projects now and showcase creative excellence in healthcare communication.
Health 2025: Mental Health and GLP-1 in Focus
The new Ipsos Health Service Report 2025 reveals that mental health remains the world’s biggest health concern, while social media drives new narratives around GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
10 Years of the Health-i Award: AI Transforms Healthcare
The Health-i Award celebrates its 10th anniversary by honoring visionary start-ups that are shaping the future of medicine through Artificial Intelligence.
TK CEO Baas Warns: No Relief for Health Insurance Contributions
TK CEO Dr. Jens Baas sees no sign of relief for policyholders despite the new GKV financial forecast – rising costs make stable contributions unlikely.
Chiesi raises awareness for EB Awareness Week
During EB Awareness Week, Chiesi Rare Diseases launches the campaign “Every Touch Tells a Story” to raise awareness, support research, and improve care for those living with Epidermolysis bullosa.
Vogel Communications Group Acquires Axel Springer Corporate Solutions
Vogel Communications Group acquires Axel Springer Corporate Solutions, strengthening its position as a leading provider of B2B communication and content marketing in Germany.