Health Policy in Dessau-Roßlau: Focus on Care, Hospital, and Inclusion Services

Care Policy in Focus: Dessau-Roßlau Invests in Model Projects and Monitoring

The city of Dessau-Roßlau has set a milestone in care policy in April 2026. A central project is the implementation of model initiatives according to § 123 SGB XI. The goal is to promote region-specific structures that support care-dependent individuals and their caregivers. For this, the city has applied for an unplanned budget item of 151,700 euros for 2026. The total funding amounts to 628,800 euros and will be distributed over three years.

The project is fully financed by funding from the Central Association of Nursing Insurance Funds and the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, and Equality. The funding covers 100 percent of personnel and material costs, meaning the city does not need to invest additional own funds.

Project “MUvIS”: Monitoring for Needs-Based Social Planning

A central element of the project is the monitoring system “MUvIS.” It aims to develop a comprehensive set of key figures to support the city in its social planning. In the long term, Dessau-Roßlau wants to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of its care and social services. The collection of data on care needs and the use of services will play a central role in this.

Project “LUMINA”: Low-Threshold Inclusion Services

In parallel, Dessau-Roßlau is developing the project “LUMINA,” which aims to create low-threshold inclusion services for care-dependent individuals and their environment. A particular focus is on the training of volunteer companions who can provide support in everyday life. The goal is to prevent social isolation and improve the quality of life in old age.

Health Policy and the Municipal Hospital

Another important topic in April was the role of the Municipal Hospital Dessau. On April 15, 2026, the Works Committee met jointly with the Main and Personnel Committee to discuss company matters. In the closed session, the employment relationships of the Medical and Commercial Directors were in focus. This meeting is an indicator of the intense engagement with personnel and structural issues in regional healthcare.

Civic Participation: Citizen Question Hour and Digital Transparency

In the context of health policy, Dessau-Roßlau has also once again emphasized civic participation. Residents had the opportunity to submit questions in advance of the session of the Committee for Health, Education, and Social Affairs on April 21, 2026—up to one week before. The answers are then available online via the platform https://anfragen.dessau-rosslau.de/. This shows how the city is trying to increase transparency and participation in health policy.

Outlook: From Care to the Future of Healthcare

The decisions of April 2026 mark a step towards a structured, needs-based health and care policy in Dessau-Roßlau. With the projects “MUvIS” and “LUMINA,” the city is investing in innovation and participation. At the same time, the role of the Municipal Hospital remains central—especially in times when digitalization and demographic change are redefining healthcare.

The coming months will show how the planned structures and services perform in practice. For Dessau-Roßlau, the April program could become a model for other municipalities in dealing with the challenges of care and healthcare.