Czech health minister wants additional charges for people abusing emergency rooms
His proposal introduces new fees for people who use emergency services without visiting a general practitioner first.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague’s ‘cemetery of fools’ ranks as one of Europe’s spookiest spots
The abandoned cemetery once used by Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital is undergoing renovations and is temporarily accessible to the public.
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.
'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.
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
Czechs mostly happy with their lives, Damien Rice comes to Prague, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec. 14.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Snowfall slows traffic on Czech roads, few apply for housing allowance, Czech sailor travels the world, and much more.
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.
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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.
First case of monkeypox reported in the Czech Republic
With over 100 monkeypox cases suspected and confirmed in Europe, the Czech Republic has confirmed the first case today.
Ukraine update: News is spreading about Prague shops denying Ukrainians entry. It’s fake.
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Czech National Bank raises interest rates to a twenty-year high
Plus: Deal on Turów mine may be imminent, Czech hockey team beat hosts China in opening Olympic tie, Bulovka BioBox opens for contagious patients.
Death of pregnant Polish woman sparks new wave of abortion protests in Czechia
On the Day of Polish Independence, protestors marched against hardline abortion laws at the Polish consulate in Ostrava.
Prague extends 24/7 mental-health crisis line through the end of the year
The anonymous helpline at the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital has seen in increase of callers due to the pandemic.
President Zeman discharged from Prague Central Military Hospital today
The President, who has been suffering from dehydration and exhaustion, was hospitalized on September 14.
Castle spokesperson: President Zeman suffers from dehydration and exhaustion
More details have emerged regarding the Czech Head of State's hospitalization which wasn't due to any life-threatening issues.
The Czech Philharmonic’s March 25 online concert will benefit healthcare professionals
Beethoven’s Eroica symphony will raise funds for psychosocial support for heroic but overburdened hospital staff.
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