Covid numbers jump in Czechia: Rules for isolation, testing, and masks
The Health Ministry has urged caution as Czechia registers a 600-percent increase in cases since early September.
'Mental illness here is not for the poor': Expats in Czechia speak out on World Mental Health Day
Czechia's shortage of practitioners isn't just affecting the Czech-born population: foreigners told us they also face challenges finding support.
Most modern psychiatric facility in Central Europe opens near Prague
At the opening ceremony, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala spoke about the need to improve Czechia's mental health services.
Visiting the doctor in Czechia as a foreign student can be a painful task
The language barrier and long waiting times make accessing Czech healthcare an oft-daunting task for foreign, young students.
Czechia to review who can donate blood amid a spike in HIV
A record-high number of HIV infections in 2022 has led the government to propose stricter checks on blood donors.
Czechia's plans to legalize cannabis: Buy up to 5 grams per day, but register in a database first
The draft new proposal, which the government will debate this month, will also make it legal for firms to grow and sell the drug for recreational purposes.
Czechia dropping requirement for self-isolation after Covid-19 diagnosis
Low hospitalization rates combined with widespread vaccination mean that it is no longer necessary to stay home for seven days if infected with Covid-19.
Depression and anxiety rates surge in Czechia
The last two decades have seen a 600-percent increase in the number of people taking antidepressants.
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.
Record-high number of new HIV cases reported in Czechia
For the first time, the number of new cases involving foreigners exceeded the number of cases of Czechs.
New statistics map the Czech Republic's ongoing doctor shortage
The increasing average age of doctors in Czechia, paired with an underfunded system, has led to a long-term shortage of doctors in the country.
Czechia will not test Chinese visitors for Covid
The Czech Health Ministry doesn't plan to introduce them given the absence of direct flights between the Czech Republic and China.
Fast-spreading new coronavirus variant found in Czechia
The variant has been spreading rapidly in the US and is said to be 'immune evasive.'
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.
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.
Audit: Czechia lacks a system to protect soft targets from terrorist attacks
The Interior Ministry rejects the criticism from the Supreme Auditing Office, and says that Czech practices are in line with those of other EU countries.
Czechia lifts Covid travel restrictions for all EU arrivals
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