“The announcement by State Secretary Königsberger-Ludwig to revise the action plan for me/CFS is a slap in the face for those affected and comes up with a knee in front of unwilling countries and the PVA. The claim that the plan has not yet been discussed in the last stage. in the report. ”, says the health spokesman for the Greens, Ralph Schallmeiner, in a first statement. Schallmeiner continues: “We are currently experiencing how the government of unwilling countries and the PVA can be led around on the nose instead of finally acting. The thousands of people with Me/CFS in Austria do not need any further excuses, but concrete and rapid measures. It is not for nothing that we also tried to make a concrete effect in the meeting of the National Council on May 13, 2025. To strengthen the responsible countries for this.
From the Greens’ point of view, the renewed review of existing offers is a conscious delay already decided: “The announced inventory by the end of the year is a waste of time – because there are hardly any offers that could be checked. The ministry can exchange ideas at any time to get an idea of reality. Supply structures in all federal states and no coordination bodies for the resident area.
The announced training of resident doctors: In the inside by the Salzburg Medical Association, Schallmeiner generally welcomes, but emphasizes: “Training is important, but they do not replace any specialized care structures. It should not be that those affected are still sent from one place to the next. Crashs by PEM (post-exertional malaise). “
Finally, Schallmeiner appeals to Health Minister Schumann and State Secretary Königsberger-Ludwig: “There are clear resolutions and agreements. Instead of evaluating or delaying them, politically managers are now needed who take the need for action.
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