Healthcare Organizations Push for Establishment of Extra Clinics Post-Covid Recovery - Increased demand for post-Covid ambulance services by the medical board.
In a significant move, the Medical Association of Lower Saxony has called for the establishment of more post-Covid clinics in the federal state. Marion Charlotte Renneberg, the deputy president of the association, is leading the charge, emphasizing the need for a corresponding interdisciplinary care network in the region.
Renneberg highlighted the plight of those affected by post-Covid syndrome, stating that they often face discrimination, with their symptoms being "pushed into the psychosomatic corner." She emphasized the importance of a point of contact for those affected, as currently, there are no therapies for Long or post-Covid, and the exact causes are not yet fully understood.
Prof. Georg Schomerus from the University Hospital Leipzig supports this call, stating that a large number of people with post-Covid syndrome are "catastrophically underserved." He emphasized the need for a lot of time and listening for those affected.
Currently, there are only two post-Covid clinics operating in Germany, located at the Hannover Medical School and the University Medical Center Göttingen. However, Renneberg believes that the number of post-Covid clinics can be expanded, and a region like Lower Saxony needs a corresponding interdisciplinary care network.
The call for more post-Covid clinics in Lower Saxony is aimed at expanding the current network of such facilities in Germany. The Medical Association believes that establishing more post-Covid clinics is necessary for interdisciplinary care in the region, as approximately five to ten percent of those infected with Long or post-Covid are affected.
Long Covid symptoms, such as fatigue and shortness of breath, can persist or occur after an acute illness phase of four weeks and are referred to as post-Covid if they last more than twelve weeks. Unfortunately, there is no direct information available regarding the current status and expansion plans for post-COVID clinics in Lower Saxony or specifically at Hannover Medical School.
As the government reappraises pandemic measures planned for late 2025, the specific details on post-COVID care infrastructure such as clinics remain unclear. Further targeted sources, such as recent regional healthcare announcements or Hannover Medical School communications, would be needed to answer precisely about the current operations and expansion plans for post-COVID clinics in Lower Saxony.
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