EXPLAINED: Why are Czech doctors planning to protest?
A serious dispute over pay and overtime will lead to thousands of doctors taking on less work, leading to the postponement of procedures and appointments.
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.
Around 20 percent of people in Czechia are not registered with a dentist
The shortage of stomatologists in Czechia explains the high proportion of people who have health insurance but no dentist.
Child care coverage, availability of GPs are Czech health sector priorities
Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Válek said he will request an increase in fund for mental health care and prevention programs.
Czech women getting far fewer abortions, but also using contraception less
The reason for this seemingly paradoxical decline is, among other things, Czechs' lower prioritization of sex.
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Rise in extreme obesity leads to opening of special hospital unit in Prague
Czech doctors say they are increasingly encountering patients weighing over 200 kilograms who are in serious need of bariatric surgeries.
Czech Republic considers introducing supplemental health insurance
The Czech health minister wants to boost the coffers of the country's healthcare sector by introducing a system of above-standard coverage.
Czech medical chamber warns of decline in Czech healthcare standards
The government directive giving 8 percent in health insurers' payments to care providers isn't enough, say officials in the healthcare sector.
Medicine shortages and lengthy waitlists: Does Czechia have a healthcare problem?
Pharmacies around the country report a lack of drugs while too few doctors have to care for too many patients.
Leader talks: Canadian Medical's Dr. Barbara Taušová on the doctor-patient relationship in Czechia
Dr. Taušová reflects on a career in medicine, the changes she's seen and what lies ahead.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Sept. 21, 2022.
Czech lower house to override presidential veto on state healthcare contributions
Czech President Miloš Zeman has vetoed the bill that would cut state health care payments, but govt. intends to override the veto.
Is childbirth changing for the better in Czechia? Slowly, says a new report
From campaigns against 'obstetric violence' to changes in post-natal meals, Czech health professionals are rethinking how women give birth.
Acclaimed authors write new “chapter” in education for Prague-based international school
Park Lane International School’s annual “Chapters Day” connects students with top talent for a day devoted to hot topics and great books.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Covid caused significant increase in healthcare costs, Czechia donates chemical warfare equipment to Ukraine, communist daily paper stops printing.
Ukrainians make up the largest group of foreign students in Czech schools
According to new data from the Ministry of Education, Ukrainians make up about one percent of all students in elementary schools.
Sweeping changes to Czech health insurance: here’s what you need to know
The biggest amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act for fifteen years includes some important changes.
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