Having a baby in Czechia: New rights and benefits for parents explained
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New rights, a landmark legal ruling, and a delayed welfare reform; here is what expectant and new parents in Czechia need to know in 2026.
Czechia's national vaccine policy faces scrutiny: Do you know which shots are mandatory?
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From childhood immunizations to adult boosters, here’s what you need to know about mandatory and optional vaccines in Czechia on World Health Day.
New rules will make modern medications easier to access in Czechia
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The change, which lifts restrictions on GPs prescribing drugs, targets medicines only covered by public health insurance if prescribed by a specialist.
Chronic back pain? A medical spa stay could be the reset you need
Forget cucumber slices. In Central Europe, spa stays can include doctor-led treatments designed to reduce musculoskeletal discomfort.
‘Understanding comes in stages’: An expat neuropsychologist helps patients find clarity in Prague
From ADHD screening to comprehensive cognitive testing, a medical expert shares insights on neuropsychological assessment in Czechia.
Czechia's new prevention fund: Year-by-year guide to free screenings and check-ups
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The new year has brought with it an overhaul of what you are entitled to claim from your public health insurance from doctors to dentists and other perks.
10 articles that explain mental health care for foreigners in Czechia
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From burnout and sick leave to finding English-speaking therapists, here’s what you need to know about mental health support in Czechia.
Dismissed and stereotyped: Foreign patients 'have to fight' for care in Czechia
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A new survey of Ukrainian refugees reveals microaggressions by Czech medical staff create barriers to equal care for people from all backgrounds.
What to know as Czechia begins shift to paperless healthcare
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Doctors across Czechia are starting to issue digital referrals and assessments under the new e-health system live from Jan. 2.
Czechia’s emergency app adds universal SOS button connecting users to 112
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The new SOS function replaces the previous 155-only button and also allows users who can't talk to communicate via SMS.
‘You only have one body’: How sports medicine helped an elite Czech swimmer conquer the English Channel
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Endurance athlete Jakub Kačerovský shows how expert medical care can turn ambition into lasting performance.
‘Be seen as a person, not a symptom’: How a Prague clinic is turning premium healthcare into a personal experience
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At Concierge Medicine Europe, CEO Wolfram Schleuter is rethinking what global healthcare can feel like—personal, connected, and borderless.
Czechia's hepatitis A crisis: Shortages, skepticism, and where to find your shot
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The current epidemic collides with deep vaccine distrust and critical shortages as that nation faces a triple threat to stopping a surging health.
Ticked off: Czech doctors report record number of Lyme disease cases
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Tick-borne diseases hit record highs in Czechia, raising health concerns and highlighting the importance of vaccination and prevention measures.
'Patients should not simply obey': How one female surgeon is modernizing Czech healthcare
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With a progressive approach and several years of experience, Barbora East is proving that advanced surgery and empathy can go hand in hand at MY CLINIC.
Czech health insurance for expats: 3 surprising ways it matters more than you think
The right insurance in Czechia is your visa key, financial shield, and safeguard for life abroad: that’s why picking carefully is simply crucial.
Mental health in Czechia: Why access is still hard – and what’s finally improving
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For the first time, Prague Castle was illuminated in green for World Mental Health Day, highlighting awareness amid an ongoing crisis.
