Whooping Cough Spreading Among Unvaccinated Children in Czech Republic
Experts say the infection is most risky for young children who have not yet completed their vaccination. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Oct 20 (CTK) - Outbreaks of the highly contagious whooping…
Czech Junior Doctors Say No EU Exemption Is Needed For 24-Hour Shifts
24-hour shifts are prohibited by the Czech labour law. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Oct 9 (CTK) - The Junior Doctors Section of the Czech Medical Chamber (CLK) said today that no…
Health Minister Valek Calls On Czechs To Get Vaccinated Against Flu and COVID-19
Mackova said there were now some 700 cases per 100,000 citizens. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Oct 4 (CTK) - The season of respiratory diseases, including influenza and COVID-19, has started in…
Health Minister Plans New Penicillin Production in Czech Republic
The Czech Republic has been facing a shortage of some antibiotics, including penicillin, for several months. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Sept 25 (CTK) - The resumption of the penicillin production in…
Health Minister Valek Recommends Autumn Vaccination Against COVID
The latest vaccine is adapted to the latest variants of the virus, and will be free for anyone who wants it. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Sept 11 (CTK) - Those who…
MUNI Researchers To Collect Data On LGBTQ+ Health In Czech Republic and Slovakia
The study is focusing primarily on the health, relationships, and self-perception of LGBTQ+ people. Credit: Freepik. Brno, 3 Aug (BD) - Scientific research on the mental and physical health of…
Czech Parliament Scraps VZP Monopoly On Health Insurance For Foreign Nationals
A five-year monopoly for Pojistovna VZP on commercial insurance for foreigners was introduced in the previous election term. Credit: KB / BD. Prague, July 13 (CTK) - VZP’s monopoly on…
One Quarter of Czechs Use Tobacco Products
The proportion of people using e-cigarettes has increased tenfold over the past decade. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, May 30 (CTK) - 24% of the Czech population smoked tobacco products last…
Czech Public Suffering From Weak Health Literacy
Scientists estimate that up to a third of the population has no idea that they have health problems, including elevated cholesterol or high blood sugar levels. Photo credit: Freepik. Brno,…
Ministry of Health Proposes More Thorough Testing of Donors’ Blood
According to the Czech Red Cross, there are about 250,000 regular blood donors in the Czech Republic, with around 50,000 more being needed. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, May 1 (CTK)…