The health region
Ostseebad Binz (Island of Rügen), Kurhaus
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Ostseebad Binz (Island of Rügen), Kurhaus
© TMV, Torsten Krüger
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern recognised early on that its healthcare industry had the potential to stimulate economic growth and create sustainable jobs. Today, its aim is to become Germany’s number-one health region. Nearly 171,000 people work in the healthcare sector – this represents one-fifth of all jobs in the state.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern boasts a long tradition as a resort destination. With its mild, healthy climate, sunny regions, clean air and natural deposits of chalk, peat and brine, the state offers ideal conditions for relaxation, recreation and good health.
A total of 75 towns, cities and municipalities have already been granted state approval in accordance with the Health Resort Law: Guests can take a break from everyday life and enjoy their holidays while doing something good for their health: for example, by taking advantage of the attractive sport and recreational facilities, the modern spa-treatment centres and the rehabilitation clinics and health centres with high-quality therapeutic services.
Health Services belong to the main development areas of the Master Plan
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Health Services belong to the main development areas of the Master Plan
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The state government has commissioned the development of a “Master Plan Health Economy 2030” whose strategic implementation is being supported by the Board of Trustees for Health Economy state politics. The Master Plan defines the following main development areas: life sciences (biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceutical industry), health services, healthy ageing, health tourism and healthy nutrition.
The BioCon Valley® initiative connects the various competencies in order to tap the full potentials of the healthcare sector – both in the region and beyond. On behalf of the state, it also organises the annual National Conference on Health Economy, which Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will be hosting in 2025 for the 20th time.