Urgent assistance for Magdeburg residents
In Magdeburg, Germany, residents and visitors can access a range of health and emergency services during the period of July 23-25, 2025. Here's a summary of what's available:
**Medical On-Call Service** The Medical On-Call Service can be reached at 116 117 (no area code), and is available 24/7, providing essential support when needed. For more information, visit www.116117info.de.
**Veterinary Emergency Service** For pet owners, the Veterinary Emergency Service is available on call from Monday to Friday, from 6 PM to 6 PM, and from Friday to Monday, from 6 PM to 6 PM. Emergency services will also be provided by Veterinarian Dr. Niels Mensing at Akazienstr. 3 in Magdeburg during July 21-25, 2025. His mobile number is 0170 / 77 77 365.
**Animal Shelter** The Animal Shelter in Magdeburg can be reached at 0391 / 2 53 76 31 and is located at Rothenseer Straße 79/80, 39124 Magdeburg.
**House Call Service by Health Insurance Physicians** The House Call Service by Health Insurance Physicians is available from Monday to Friday, 6 PM to 7 AM, and on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and bridge days. However, the service is not available on Fridays from 7 AM to 2 PM, Saturdays and Sundays from 7 AM to 2 PM, and Tuesdays from 7 AM to 6 PM.
**Specialty Practices and Pharmacies** The St. Georg-Apotheke, Herz Apotheke Reform, and Medico Center offer various specialties, including General Practitioner, Pediatrician, ENT Specialist, Ophthalmologist, and more.
The Medico Center is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays from 7 PM to 10 PM, on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 PM to 10 PM, and on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and bridge days from 8 AM to 10 PM. The Herz Apotheke Reform in Magdeburg is located at Kosmos-Promenade 6, and is open from July 23, 2025, 8 AM to July 24, 2025, 8 AM. The St. Georg-Apotheke in Magdeburg can be reached at Beimsplatz 6.
**Dental Emergency Service** The Dental Emergency Service in Magdeburg can be reached at 0391/66 250 29 (via ProSafe) for appointments during off-hours (weekdays 7 PM to 10 PM and weekends from 9 AM to 12 PM and 7 PM to 10 PM).
**Emergency Pharmacies (Notdienst-Apotheken)** In Germany, regular pharmacies usually operate on standard hours Monday to Friday, approximately from 8 AM to 6-8 PM, and limited hours on Saturdays, typically until early afternoon. On Sundays and public holidays, most pharmacies are closed except for a few "emergency pharmacies" (Notdienst-Apotheken) that provide 24-hour service on a rotating basis. For precise and up-to-date local pharmacy opening hours or the emergency pharmacy on duty in Magdeburg during July 23-25, 2025, it is recommended to use the German pharmacy emergency service website, local government healthcare portals, or call the nationwide pharmacy emergency hotline 22 8 33 (from any phone within Germany).
**Emergency Medical Services** Emergency medical services (such as the ambulance service or hospital emergency rooms) in Germany operate 24/7 without interruption.
This guide provides an overview of health and emergency services available in Magdeburg, Germany, during July 23-25, 2025. Keep in mind that specific operating hours may vary, so it's always a good idea to double-check before visiting.
Other services available during health and wellness week in Magdeburg, Germany, include specialized practices like the Medico Center, which offers a selection of medical professionals, including General Practitioners, Pediatricians, ENT Specialists, Ophthalmologists, and more. For those with medical conditions, it's important to note that the Dental Emergency Service can be reached for appointments during off-hours, and emergency pharmacies (Notdienst-Apotheken) provide 24-hour service on a rotating basis.
