Here's what Czech doctors can (and can't) charge patients for in 2026
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Doctors now face million-crown fines for charging registration fees. But not all payments are banned, here's your guide to legal vs. illegal charges.
10 articles that explain mental health care for foreigners in Czechia
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From burnout and sick leave to finding English-speaking therapists, here’s what you need to know about mental health support in Czechia.
Dismissed and stereotyped: Foreign patients 'have to fight' for care in Czechia
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A new survey of Ukrainian refugees reveals microaggressions by Czech medical staff create barriers to equal care for people from all backgrounds.
What to know as Czechia begins shift to paperless healthcare
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Doctors across Czechia are starting to issue digital referrals and assessments under the new e-health system live from Jan. 2.
Czechia’s emergency app adds universal SOS button connecting users to 112
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The new SOS function replaces the previous 155-only button and also allows users who can't talk to communicate via SMS.
Prague speakers address disability and employment: ‘It's worth it for all. Let's not be afraid of it.'
SpoluPráce bez limitů brought together people with disabilities, employers, and institutions to discuss strategies to support inclusive work.
Medical use of magic mushrooms to become legal in Czechia from 2026
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A new law allows controlled psilocybin use for depression and other conditions, with careful protocols and limited initial patient access.
Prague mandates free pads in schools as Czechia's tampon tax still cramps budgets
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From January 2026, all public educational institutions in the capital will be required to provide free menstrual supplies for both students and teachers.
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‘Be seen as a person, not a symptom’: How a Prague clinic is turning premium healthcare into a personal experience
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At Concierge Medicine Europe, CEO Wolfram Schleuter is rethinking what global healthcare can feel like—personal, connected, and borderless.
Prague metro doors go touch-free from this weekend amid hepatitis outbreak
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Starting Saturday, Prague metro will open all doors without passengers pressing buttons to limit contact, echoing measures used during Covid.
Police arrest 19 in raid at Czech Republic’s largest health insurer
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Police arrest 19 at Prague HQ of VZP, Czechia’s largest health insurer, in a probe into public contracts and suspected corruption.
Finding support in Czechia: 16 therapists, counselors, clinics, and wellness providers
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Looking for a reset? From English-speaking mental health specialists to wellness spas, here’s who can help you feel more like yourself again.
Czechia's hepatitis A crisis: Shortages, skepticism, and where to find your shot
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The current epidemic collides with deep vaccine distrust and critical shortages as that nation faces a triple threat to stopping a surging health.
Ticked off: Czech doctors report record number of Lyme disease cases
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Tick-borne diseases hit record highs in Czechia, raising health concerns and highlighting the importance of vaccination and prevention measures.
'Patients should not simply obey': How one female surgeon is modernizing Czech healthcare
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With a progressive approach and several years of experience, Barbora East is proving that advanced surgery and empathy can go hand in hand at MY CLINIC.
Mental health in Czechia: Why access is still hard – and what’s finally improving
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For the first time, Prague Castle was illuminated in green for World Mental Health Day, highlighting awareness amid an ongoing crisis.
Can you take sick leave for burnout in Czechia? What workers need to know
With 70 percent of Czech employees reporting burnout, mental health sick leave is surging. Here's how to access it, and why finding help remains difficult.
