From today, all doctors in Czechia can prescribe medicinal cannabis
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In a further step to liberalize marijuana legislation, patients will also receive a three-month supply of the medicine, rather than just one.
Czechia to revamp outdated nutrition guidelines amid alarming obesity rates
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Public health officials warned that Czech guidelines, outdated by 20 years, must align with countries worldwide to prioritize healthier food choices.
New mural in Prague 5 shines light on a rare disease
A striking new mural in Smíchov created by local students and Colombian artist DjLu Juegasiempre raises awareness for Huntington’s disease.
How Czechia's new Patient Portal aims to make accessing healthcare simpler
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Hospitals in the country will make discharge reports paperless, and the state wants to create a map of doctor's offices on an app.
Foreigners' abortion rights in Czechia: Legal on paper, denied in practice?
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Despite legal abortion access, foreign women—especially non-EU nationals—face bureaucratic, financial, and legal hurdles that can delay or deny care.
Prague's largest hospital introduces new device for rapid flu testing
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As flu rates soar, the new child-focused equipment sets out to reduce hospitalizations, doctor workload, and unnecessary antibiotics.
Hidden fees, denied care: What foreigners should know about Czech healthcare rights
We break down the ambiguity surrounding when doctor's offices can and cannot refuse registration, charge extra payments, and decline care.
Foreigners are flocking to Czechia for better healthcare
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Over 100,000 foreigners come to the country every year for care, saying that treatment in Czech clinics is better than at home.
Start strong in 2025: Essential services in Prague to build healthy habits
Achieve your goals this year with personalized services in Prague—from fitness and nutrition to career coaching and wellness.
Czech epidemiologists calm fears about new virus outbreak from China
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Health experts say that HMPV is much milder than Covid-19, though advise people to continue to take care of their hygiene and health.
Czechia to regulate low-THC cannabis in 2025: Not a win for legalization, but a start
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The move to regulate low-THC cannabis is not exactly the same as full legalization, but is a step toward its broader acceptance.
How Czech healthcare contributions can help you keep your 2025 resolutions
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This year, health insurance companies will focus more on prevention, with increased funding for exercise and health-related contributions.
Czech experts warn of rising walking pneumonia cases: Should you mask up?
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The illness is becoming increasingly detected in people under 30 with the number of infections increasing five-fold in Europe this year.
Czechs weigh in on the pros and cons of the public healthcare system
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A survey has found that Czechs are in favor of healthcare reform, giving the current system just average marks.
New Covid vaccine coming to Czechia soon, government confirms
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A vaccine targeting the KP.2 variant of Covid-19 is expected to become available in the Czech Republic within weeks.
Easier access to medical cannabis coming to Czechia: Here's what to know
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From April next year, all general practitioners will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis for chronic pain management.
Expat men in Czechia often struggle in silence—why it’s OK not to be OK
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Mental health service Prague Integration held a panel discussion on the struggles foreign men face in Czechia, social stigma and the best ways to get help.
