Endre Hogenbuch
Endre Hogenbuch is the director of the Vadaš Thermal Resort, a popular thermal bathing facility in Štúrovo, Slovakia. Recently, he made headlines regarding the presence of amoebae in water samples taken from the resort, following the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy who contracted Naegleria fowleri. Hogenbuch stated that it appears the boy was not infected at their facility, emphasizing that amoebae are commonly found in water and reassured the public about the safety of their pools.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Endre Hogenbuch confirmed that the Vadaš swimming pool will reopen to the public.
Neistota kvôli amébam na kúpalisku skončila. Hygienici vydali stanovisko - SME
Slovakia· 2025-07-07
Endre Hogenbuch confirmed the use of chlorination shock in the fight against amoebas in the water at the Vadaš Thermal Resort.
V boji s amébami na kúpalisku vytasili ťažký kaliber. Mesto čelí stratám - SMESlovakia· 2025-07-06
Endre Hogenbuch confirmed the use of chlorination shock in the fight against amoebas in the water at the Štúrovo Vadaš Thermal Resort.
V boji s amébami na kúpalisku vytasili ťažký kaliber. Mesto čelí stratám - SMESlovakia· 2025-07-02
Endre Hogenbuch criticized the lack of clear communication from health officials regarding the situation at the swimming pool.
Obľúbené kúpalisko čelí najťažšej skúške za ostatné roky. Smrtiacu meňavku nepotvrdili - SMESlovakia· 2025-06-25
Endre Hogenbuch stated that the boy did not contract the infection at their facility.
Prítomnosť améb potvrdila väčšina odobratých vzoriekSlovakia· 2025-06-21
Endre Hogenbuch stated that the boy did not contract the infection at their facility.
Prítomnosť améb potvrdila väčšina odobratých vzoriekSlovakia· 2025-06-20