ASK AN EXPERT: How is stroke treated and prevented in Czechia?
Stroke patients are in good hands in Czechia, says Concierge Medicine's Dr. Peter Vaško. Here, prevention tips and what to do if you experience symptoms.
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.
Don't let the bed bugs bite! Czechia reports sharp rise in globetrotting pests
Hygiene stations in Prague and nationwide have reported a rise in bed bug incidences, owing mainly to recent high breeding season.
'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.
Czech health minister: Now is the time to schedule Covid and flu jabs
The State Health Institute on Tuesday encouraged people in Czechia to get inoculated against both Covid-19 and influenza without delay.
A Prague-based clinic is at the forefront of varicose-vein removal
Vasmedic is one of the few clinics in Czechia that’s fully equipped to undertake high-tech, innovative surgeries that remove unwanted veins.
New report raises concerns about foreigners' access to abortion in Czechia
Issued ahead of International Safe Abortion Day, the report found that a number of state hospitals were unclear about Czech abortion laws for foreigners.
No small miracle: Czech public raises over CZK 100 million for boy with rare disease
Martin's parents launched the fundraiser because health insurance companies refused to cover the costs of treatment for the young boy.
The Czech Republic's oldest rehab center cautions on green-lighting weed
Experts at Apolinář Addiction Clinic warned against legalizing marijuana as the facility marked 75 years since its founding.
Eurostat: Half of Czechs do not eat a single serving of fruit or vegetables a day
In a report issued this week the State Health Institute says that half of Czechs underestimate nutrition's role in quality of life.
Prague clinic to offer free testing and consultation during its ‘fertility days’
During the month of September, Prague Fertility Centre offers free consultations to couples’ looking to conceive.
Charity challenge: Get moving and support a good cause in Czechia
Walk, run, or donate, individually or as a family, to one of the causes that the Tereza Maxová Foundation supports through its yearly fundraiser.
Pavel signs law ending PVZP health monopoly for non-EU foreigners
The change means that non-EU citizens living in Czechia will be able to choose from a range of health insurance providers.
As flu seasons approaches, Czechia will reimburse RSV vaccines for at-risk groups
Health insurance companies will offer up to CZK 2,000 for the vaccine, which costs about CZK 5,000 per dose.
Czechia prepares vaccines for potential new Covid-19 variants this autumn
The vaccines, which will target new strains of the coronavirus, will not be actively promoted and advertised in Czechia.
Hungary's 'mud castle' combines spa bliss with medieval splendor
Soak up the final moments of summer with a trip to Sarvar, Hungary, a historic town with renowned thermal springs.
Czech Senate officially passes bill ending PVZP insurance monopoly for non-EU foreigners
The new law allows long-term non-EU residents in Czechia to take out health insurance with a range of providers.