Czechia's eRecept app shows you which medicines are available in pharmacies
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Based on a list of low-supply drugs in Czechia, the app will use a person's location and show the nearest pharmacies that have a specific medicine.
Czech insurer VZP warns clients of worrying new WhatsApp scam
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The head of VZP's security department says the new scam is 'sophisticated' and tells people to block suspicious senders.
One-day surgeries on the rise in Czechia – get back to your daily routine in 24 hours
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Canadian Medical's Waltrovka branch specializes in range of procedures that don't require hospitalization.
From flat-out fun to crazy climbs: Scenic cycling trips from Prague for everyone
June 3 is World Cycling Day, the perfect time to plan a two-wheeled adventure from Prague; here are one reader's tips for where to start.
What is health insurance for foreigners and who needs it?
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Health insurance options for foreigners have expanded following legislative amendment. Here's what you need to know.
Amid rising nicotine use, Czechia grapples with ways to discourage smoking
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With half of young people in Czechia using nicotine-related products, the Health Ministry has proposed schemes to reward good behavior and discourage bad.
The Grandhotel Pupp: Stay at one of Czechia's most iconic five-star hotels
The famed neo-baroque hotel serves as a prime spot for those looking to treat themselves to a wellness getaway.
Amid aging doctors and staff shortage, Czech health system faces breakdown
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With over 400 doctor's surgeries forced to close in the past five years, pediatric and adolescent care is worst-affected by the shortage of physicians.
Revitalize your spirit with a healing summer escape in Mariánské Lázně
Enjoy historic Czech spa culture, forest bathing, and UNESCO Heritage Sites at this popular summer retreat just a couple of hours from Prague.
'You are more than two breasts:' A German designer makes clothes for survivors
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Following a unilateral mastectomy, Barbara Pella-Smallegange was unable to find clothes that made her feel beautiful; until she created her own.
ASK AN EXPERT: How is treatment of chronic illness changing in Czechia?
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In many cultures and countries medicine has focused on diagnosing and treating disease; the mindset is slowly changing in Czechia.
Health+ is on a mission to reintroduce the concept of the family doctor
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A premium private clinic that offers comprehensive medical care in one place is gearing up to open its fourth Prague branch.
How much and how often? A new survey lays bare Czechia's sex habits
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A new report reveals sexy stats ranging from how often Czechs have intercourse and how porn-viewing tendencies of both men and women.
Czech court abolishes mandatory surgery requirement for legal gender change
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In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court ruled that mandating surgery and sterilization for official gender changes violates human dignity.
Czech life expectancy passes pre-Covid levels, hits 80 years for first time
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Following a notable decline in 2020 and 2021, life expectancy in the Czech Republic has surpassed 2019 levels to reach 80 years for the very first time.
EXPLAINED: What Czechia's new bill on regulating cannabinoids sales means
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The Czech lower house today passed a law that could see substances such as kratom, HHC, and low-THC cannabis sold in a regulated manner.
‘Game-changing’ premium health services bring Western-style medical standards to Czechia
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Private insurer cuts wait times to see doctors with new 24/7 medical consults, fits legal requirements for long-term visa applicants
