Absence of Solutions to Urgent Healthcare System Issues
Discouraging Conclusions from Last Saturday’s Briefing The Health Minister struggles to acknowledge the fundamental criticism regarding the governance of the CNS—a criticism already voiced by the parties now in power before they took office and incorporated into their own coalition agreement. Her intervention provided no concrete answers to the major challenges facing the healthcare system: […]
Press release 17.07.2025
Current Flu Wave: Dr. Roller in an Interview on Radio 100.7
Dr. Chris Roller, President of the AMMD, was a guest on Radio 100.7 today, where he discussed the current flu wave as well as the challenges of digital networking in the healthcare system. 🏥 Emergency services are currently under heavy strain. To ease the burden, Dr. Roller recommends consulting a general practitioner first in case […]
“I love my Hausdoktor” Campaign – The general practitioner should be the first point of contact
The “I love my Hausdokter” campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role of general practitioners as the primary point of contact for healthcare. Currently, nearly one-third of Luxembourg’s residents do not have a designated primary care physician. Regular and personalized medical follow-ups not only ensure more effective patient care but also help alleviate […]
General Medicine: A Pillar of the Healthcare System
Around 30% of Luxembourg’s Population Lacks a Designated General Practitioner – A Problem Partly Due to a Lack of Awareness About the Role of General Medicine. In many countries, only polyclinics or emergency services are available, making the concept of general medicine relatively unfamiliar. In Luxembourg, however, general practitioners (GPs) play a central role and […]
Cold symptoms have no place in the emergency department!
Cold Season in Full Swing! Flu cases have surged by 80% in just one week, RSV infections by 36%, and COVID-19 cases are also on the rise, according to the Health Directorate. 🩺 Emergency or General Practitioner? Dr Sebastien Diederich reminds us: Not every cold requires an emergency visit! Cold and flu symptoms rarely require […]
“30% of Luxembourg residents do not have a general practitioner”
En Donneschdeg de Moie war ënner anerem d’Situatioun an der Santé Thema an der Emissioun “Invité vun der Redaktioun”. D’AMMD, d’Associatioun vun den Dokteren an Zänndokteren, huet en neie Comité an en neie President: den Dr. Chris Roller. Hien ass Urolog an den Hôpitaux Robert Schuman a war en Donneschdeg de Moien eisen Invité vun […]
AMMD transfers the DHN Project to CNS
By transferring the Digital Health Network (DHN) services to the CNS, the AMMD has made a decision that was far from easy. Initially, a partnership with the CNS was envisioned, but this plan did not come to fruition. The CNS has now integrated DHN services into its digital ecosystem, ensuring continuity with the original project […]
MedSafetyWeek Begins Today!
This year, the focus is on preventing adverse drug reactions.Supported by the AMMD, this campaign aims to promote medication safety in Luxembourg and strengthen a culture of pharmacovigilance. Achieving this goal requires a shared commitment: 🔹 Patients: Take your medication as prescribed by your healthcare professionals to ensure your safety. 🔹 Healthcare professionals: Provide personalized […]
AMMD at the 4th Edition of “Journée du Futur Médecin”
Last week, the AMMD took part in the 4th edition of the “Journée du Futur Médecin” at the Lycée de Garçons de Luxembourg in Limpertsberg. The event aimed to connect the next generation of healthcare professionals with current experts and foster an active exchange. Our representatives, Dr. Alain Schmit, Dr. Carlo Ahlborn, and Dr. Patrick […]
