Medical professionals and pharmacies in Leipzig conduct operations and dispense medications on Pentecost Day.

On Call: Your Guide to Emergency Medical Services and Pharmacies in Leipzig on Whit Monday

Medical professionals and pharmacies in Leipzig conduct operations and dispense medications on Pentecost Day.

In Leipzig, emergencies don't take days off - not even on Whit Monday. To ensure you're covered, we've compiled a list of medical practices and pharmaciesopen on the holiday.

Emergency Medical Services

If you find yourself in a critical situation, don't fret. You can reach the German emergency services by dialing 112. Available 24/7, these services can connect you with ambulances, police, or fire departments whenever needed.

However, if your situation isn't life-threatening but requires immediate attention, check out the following on-call practices:

1. University Hospital Leipzig: The general medical, ophthalmological, and ENT treatment areas will be on call from 9 am to 10 pm.
2. Children's Emergency Center Dr. Claudia Fiegert: Open from 8 am to 1 pm.
3. St. Georg Clinic: Providing general medical and pediatric treatment from 9 am to 7 pm.
4. Diakonissen Hospital: Offering their services from 9 am to 7 pm.
5. General Surgical On-Call Practice: Located in the Thonberg Clinic Emergency Center, available from 8 am to 10 pm.

On-Duty Pharmacies (Apotheken)

In Germany, some pharmacies are part of a duty rota, making sure there's always a pharmacy on standby, even on Sundays and public holidays like Whit Monday (June 9). Here are the pharmacies that will be open:

Whit Monday (June 9):

1. Damian-Apotheke: (Center, Jahnallee 8, Tel. 0341/9804965)
2. Hofer-Apotheke: (Reudnitz, Hofer Straße 6, Tel. 0341/9902824)
3. Andreas-Apotheke: (Southvorstadt, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 103, Tel. 0341/3913414)
4. Sertürner-Apotheke: (Grünau, Ludwigsburger Straße 5, Tel. 0341/426420)

You can find more information on aponet.de, the official health portal of German pharmacists. To find out which pharmacy is on duty during on-duty hours, check local listings, websites, or consult local newspapers or signs at pharmacies.

A Few Friendly Reminders

1. On-duty pharmacies begin their duty at 8 am and end at 7:59 am the following day. The responsibility for the on-duty service changes at 8 am the following day.
2. If you use the services of a pharmacy during on-duty hours, a fee will be charged, though the on-duty fee is legally set at a maximum of 2.50 euros per case.

Wishing you a happy Whit Monday!

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On Whit Monday, if a health issue arises that requires immediate attention but is not life-threatening, readers can consider visiting the University Hospital Leipzig, St. Georg Clinic, Diakonissen Hospital, Children's Emergency Center Dr. Claudia Fiegert, or the General Surgical On-Call Practice for on-call medical services. Additionally, residents and visitors in Leipzig can access on-duty pharmacies, such as Damian-Apotheke, Hofer-Apotheke, Andreas-Apotheke, and Sertürner-Apotheke, on Whit Monday (June 9), which will provide essential health-and-wellness services even during public holidays.

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