To those without insurance
Red Cross may distribute medicines free of charge
In future, the Austrian Red Cross (ÖRK) will be allowed to provide free medication to people who have no health insurance. The government tabled a motion to this effect in the National Council on Thursday. Social organizations estimate that more than 25,000 people could benefit from the new regulation.
"This group includes the homeless, students who have not provided proof of benefits, people in precarious employment or without a valid residence permit. Children are also often affected (...)", the Red Cross stated in a press release. People without health insurance often live in precarious circumstances, "they need good medical care (...)", confirmed Social Affairs and Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) on Thursday.
Donations from pharmacies and manufacturers
The medicines are donated by pharmacies, manufacturers and pharmaceutical wholesalers. In order to ensure a nationwide supply, the Red Cross will work together with other social organizations in the future. "We are pleased to be able to fulfill this task and would like to thank the federal government for implementing the necessary legal measures," said Red Cross President Gerald Schöpfer in a press release.
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