73rd Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball on January 25, 2025: Highlight of the Viennese ball calendar with international appeal

With almost 4,000 ball guests, the event promises a glamorous night in a unique atmosphere. The guests of honour include well-known personalities from politics, science and society, including Peter McDonald, President of the Sports Union and new designated Chairman of the Austrian Health Insurance Fund, Katharina Reich, Director General for Public Health in the Ministry of Health, Clemens Martin Auer, President of the European Health Forum Gastein, as well as Barbara Novak, Member of the Vienna Provincial Parliament, Vienna City Councillor for Health Peter Hacker, Ingrid Korosec, President of the Austrian Seniors' Association and Markus Wölbitsch-Milan, Chairman of the Vienna ÖVP.
Former top politicians such as former Health Minister Beate Hartinger-Klein and Reinhart Waneck, former State Secretary for Health, have also confirmed their attendance. The Doctors' Ball thus also combines tradition and topicality in its guest list.

The net proceeds from this year's ball will go to the WE&ME Foundation, which is dedicated to research and the fight against the serious illness ME/CFS. In the entrance hall of the Hofburg, visitors will be informed about the moving fates of those affected and the important work of the foundation, founded in 2020 by the Ströck family.
The Ströck family's journey has been profoundly influenced by the effects of ME/CFS and has shaped the nature and purpose of the foundation with unwavering determination.
 A special highlight is the presentation of an impressive photo series by internationally renowned photographer Brent Stirton. The award-winning artist, known for his work for ‘National Geographic’ and ‘Time Magazine’, took portraits of ten ME/CFS patients in August 2024. With his impressive images, Stirton captures the challenges that characterise the lives of those affected. Some of these works will be exhibited exclusively at the Doctors' Ball.
 
Every year, the Vienna Doctors' Ball delights with a varied programme, including the midnight interlude this year by the well-known fusion-funk-swing-jazz band “DelaDap” and the traditional audience quadrille in the ballroom. In total, more than a dozen bands and combos will provide musical entertainment of the highest calibre.
Once again this year, there will be numerous donation opportunities on the evening of the ball itself. These include the popular casino for a good cause, where ball guests can try their luck and do good at the same time, as well as the ‘Who am I?’ raffle.
You can find our donation raffle and all the important information about the dress code and entertainment programme for the 73rd Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball HERE.

The Vienna Medical Association and the ball committee look forward to seeing you!

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