New glimmer for ME/CFS patients in Austria!

New glimmer for ME/CFS patients in Austria!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The situation for people with me/CFS in Austria could improve significantly. It is estimated that up to 80,000 people suffer from this complex illness, often triggered by a covid infection. According to a report by OTS missing. In view of these challenges, Vienna and Salzburg have announced that they will set up special contact points for ME/CFS affected. The Ministry of Health, headed by Johannes Rauch, also launched a National Reference Center for Post Viral Diseases to promote knowledge transfer.

Another important point is the requirement of assessments by the pension insurance institution (PVA). Affected people complained that long approaches to these examinations further deteriorated their health. A ray of hope came in the form of home visits that some patients were offered without prior assessment. This was possible after the public prosecutor has become active. "It is urgently needed that such home visits become the standard for non -transportable patients," emphasizes Volksanwalt Bernhard Achitz. This testifies to a growing understanding of the needs of people with serious illnesses.

adjustments in the social area

In addition, the public prosecutor has also initiated incoming investigations on legal aspects of disability and disability pensions as well as care allowance services. Many inquiries revolved around unfair long procedural times and the correct classification of those in need of care. As Volksanwallung , aims to provide legal assistance to citizens in the event of problems with pension insurance institutions or other social welfare authorities. One campaigns for the uncovering of errors in the authorities to protect the right of those affected.