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)…
SYRI Researchers Recommend Dietary Changes To Tackle Obesity In The Czech Republic
Almost 70% of men and 50% of women over the age of 18 are overweight in the Czech Republic. Photo credit: Freepik. Brno, Apr 20 (BD) - Data from the…
Obligation To Isolate Due To COVID-19 To End On Thursday
Doctors and public health officials will still be able to order isolation in individual cases. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, April 19 (CTK) - The seven-day isolation period following a positive…
VZP Monopoly Over Foreigners’ Insurance To Remain In Place For Now
The five-year monopoly of Pojistovna VZP over the commercial insurance of foreigners was approved by the previous Chamber of Deputies last year. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, Dec 17 (CTK) -…
More Than A Third Of Czech Women Refuse Cervical Cancer Screening
The research was conducted by experts from the National Research Institute on the Socio-Economic Impact of Systemic Diseases and Risks (SYRI) Photo Credit: Freepik Brno, Sept. 25 (BD) - More…