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FILE - A doctor walks through an almost deserted floor of the surgery station at the University Hospital in Bonn. March 16, 2006.

Video. Waiting times for healthcare in Europe: The worst countries ranked

Updated: 03/06/2026 - 16:20 GMT+2

Waiting times for treatment in some European countries can run for years. This has real consequences for patients, experts warn. Euronews Health takes a close look at waiting times across several categories.

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