The government will reduce the waiting lists for hip and knee prosthesis surgeries by 21.6 billion forints.

The Hungarian government has launched a program to reduce waiting lists for hip and knee surgeries with a budget of 21.6 billion HUF. The aim is to decrease waiting times to six months for inpatient care and two months for outpatient care by the end of 2027. Currently, around 12,000 patients are waiting for hip surgeries and about 23,000 for knee surgeries. The program will start by reviewing waiting lists and contacting patients who have been waiting for over a year. Hospitals will increase their surgical capacity, potentially performing up to four surgeries daily. Financial incentives will support hospitals that exceed performance targets, with funds allocated for equipment and IT improvements. The Ministry of Health will monitor progress quarterly and implement further measures if necessary.