New Czech law permits parents to stay with hospitalized children
If the child is under the age of six, the health insurance company will also cover the parents' stay.
Spend a family-friendly day at Cibulka, a hidden historical manor in Prague
Located in a wooded Prague park, the estate holds an event featuring children's theater and concerts tomorrow.
Guide to pediatric care in Czechia: What to expect from a doctor who knows
We spoke with My Clinic’s Dr. Magdalena Kreimová about the latest pediatric milestones in Czechia.
Czech news for March 28: Childhood vaccination rates fall, Brno has a new sister city
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday March 28, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Shortages of medicine for children persist, Toyota plant resumes production, and more buzzworthy news for Feb. 28, 2023.
Czechia to ban sale of nicotine pouches to under-18 year olds
Politicians and experts claim the pouches, often used by teenagers, have dangerous health effects.
Interview: Czech pediatrician on keeping kids healthier and happier in 2023 and beyond
Dr. Jitka Brázová of Concierge Medicine Europe has seen how developing good habits early on can positively impact children's long-term health.
'At a standstill': Czech child psychiatry in crisis
An increase in children with mental health problems and a decline in child psychiatrists complicate access to mental health services.
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Health officials advise caution as Czechia hit by RSV epidemic
Experts are urging people to avoid crowds and limit shaking hands or hugging when greeting people.
Prague hospitals ban visits amid surge in cases of respiratory diseases
Prague's Thomayerova and Na Homolce hospitals have both placed a temporary ban on visitors in the week leading up to the Christmas holidays.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Car production recovers, banks record profitable year, a bomb hoax in Prague and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec. 15.
Czech Health Ministry working to solve shortage of fever medicine for children
The Ministry of Health negotiated 300,000 packs of Nurofen for children, roughly a third will arrive by Christmas.
Sex offender registry closer to reality in Czechia
In addition to a registry listing all child sex offenders, lawmakers want to increase requirements for working with minors.
International ranking finds Czech kids among most glued to their screens
In a country where opportunities for physical activity are ample, 70 percent of Czech kids spend too much screen time.
Flu, cold, or Covid: How to recognize and treat these similar illnesses in Czechia
The onset of cold-and-flu season and the predicted rise in Covid cases can lead to confusion as to which of these diseases you actually have.
New center to offer free mental health support for children living in Prague
Faced with a critical shortage of mental health professionals, Prague is taking measures to help kids suffering from anxiety, depression, and other issues.
