Health and well-being in Luxembourg

Health care reimbursement

In fact, citizens benefit from optimum reimbursement of a number of medical and healthcare expenses.The public health insurance system, managed by the Caisse Nationale de Santé (CNS), is highly efficient for basic healthcare. Those wishing additional coverage can take out supplementary private health insurance.

Preventive care and health promotion

To maintain the well-being of its population, Luxembourg attaches great importance to preventive care and health promotion. Public health programs focus on disease prevention and health education.

Citizens have access to regular screenings for a range of conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

In addition, the government actively encourages healthy lifestyle choices through awareness campaigns. Education aims to promote healthy nutrition and reduce tobacco and alcohol consumption. Well-being and relaxation are part of everyday life.

Comparing healthcare in Luxembourg with Europe

A study “Health at a Glance: Europe 2022” published by the OECD shows a good performance of the Luxembourg health system.

Luxembourg, along with Norway, is the only country where life expectancy is increasing. A Luxembourg resident has a life expectancy of 82.6 years. Luxembourg is among the countries with the lowest rate of deaths from heart attacks, with 59 deaths per 100,000.

On the other hand, there is still work to be done on nutrition. 48% of adults do not eat fruit and vegetables every day. 20% of children and adolescents are overweight, compared to 15% five years earlier.

High-quality medical infrastructure

Luxembourg’s healthcare system offers high standards of medical care. The facilities are modern and the health professionals well trained.

Luxembourg has a well-developed medical infrastructure with modern hospitals, clinics and healthcare centers. Our state-of-the-art equipment enables us to treat a wide range of pathologies.

The healthcare staff is made up of qualified professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care. What’s more, Luxembourg’s location within Europe and its economy mean that it has access to medical staff and practitioners from neighboring countries.

Medical care in Luxembourg

General practitioners provide primary healthcare services in Luxembourg. They are the first point of contact for patients. They provide preventive care and diagnose and treat illness. They refer patients to specialists if a dignistic or more in-depth medical follow-up is required.

Emergency care in hospitals and clinics is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Luxembourg. Patients can call the emergency services by dialing 112. Hospital services offer high-quality care facilities, with fast, efficient follow-up.

Pharmacies dispense prescription drugs. Patients pay a small co-payment for each prescription. Pharmacies also sell over-the-counter medicines and parapharmacy products.

Luxembourg patients benefit from high-quality dental care. However, depending on the type of treatment, prostheses, for example, may not be fully covered. We advise you to take out private insurance to improve coverage for orthodontic treatment or visual prostheses.

Psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals provide mental health services.

All you need to know about healthcare in Luxembourg