Planning for a new clinic in Hochwald has been temporarily halted. The FDP emphasizes the importance of sustainable medical care in Hochwald and calls for a viable concept for local services. The goal is a modern, future-proof healthcare system without symbolic obstacles.
For the 2025/26 academic year, all 32 study places under the Saarland rural doctor quota have been allocated. The quota was increased to 10.8 percent to ensure long-term medical care in rural areas. Students commit to working as rural doctors in Saarland for at least ten years after graduation.