Strong women at the top: military medicine in Austria during the way!

Strong women at the top: military medicine in Austria during the way!

Innsbruck, Österreich - In the Austrian Armed Forces, an important change begins: The renowned doctor Brigadier Tamara Sperandio was the first woman to be appointed general. This marks a historical moment for military health care in Austria. Minister Klaudia Tanner is pleased with this important nomination and emphasizes that Sperandio is an experienced officer and strong woman who will now lead the health care system of the Federal Army. "It is an honor to take on this responsibility," said Sperandio in an official statement, which expresses her anticipation for the upcoming challenges of modern military medicine, as

The 58-year-old Sperandio, who was one of the first women in the Panzer reconnaissance battalion 3 in Mistelbach in 1998, has had an impressive career in the army. Originally from Vöcklabruck, she completed her medical studies in 1993 at the University of Vienna and also acquired an MBA in "Health Care Management". This is reflected in the advanced developments of the medical system in the Army, which has been extensively reorganized since 2024. Andrea Leitgeb, the first woman in general rank, also emphasizes the progress and challenges that women meet in the military. She tells of the reactions to her ascent to the Brigadier and explains that the acceptance of women in the army is no longer an obstacle, such as