Caring state

Hungarians could live 5 months longer, but government halts program tackling air pollution

Pollution from fine particulate matter is very high in Hungary, among the worst in the EU and the OECD. The government is aware, a solution has been prepared, but the plans were eventually halted.

Global investigation revealed medical device industry’s systemic flaws, which affect Hungary as well

Direkt36 has obtained nearly 180 reports on incidents concerning problematic medical device use in Hungary. They contain details on insulin pump sets, hip implants and breast augmentation surgeries.