Health Guides
Prague's newest skin care specialist shares lessons on building a career abroad
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A London-trained skin care specialist reflects on starting over professionally in Czechia and what building trust abroad really takes.
Czechia's new prevention fund: Year-by-year guide to free screenings and check-ups
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The new year has brought with it an overhaul of what you are entitled to claim from your public health insurance from doctors to dentists and other perks.
Tantric massage in Prague: An expert explains what first-timers should know
We know you're curious, so we asked a professional studio to demystify what tantric bodywork is, why it's not erotic massage, and why consent is is key.
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.
‘You only have one body’: How sports medicine helped an elite Czech swimmer conquer the English Channel
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Endurance athlete Jakub Kačerovský shows how expert medical care can turn ambition into lasting performance.
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.
‘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.
