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News on medicine and health care in Slovakia
The sad reality behind the masks
When the coronavirus epidemic is gone, we will have to deal with an epidemic of obesity and dementia.
No virus, no treatment, patients with other medical issues complain
Hospitals and outpatient departments defend themselves, saying they follow hygienic instructions.
Health and life are the main priorities in a pandemic. Ministry defends limited access to abortions
Ombudswoman and NGOs see unfounded limits in safe access to abortions in Slovakia.
The COVID-19 virus to slow down Slovak economy
Firms are cancelling meetings and business trips, disinfecting their premises and sending their employees to work from home.
Slovaks live fewer healthy years than other Europeans
The Health Ministry is focusing on prevention.
UPDATED: Slovakia getting ready for coronavirus
Border checks, no mail delivery to Italy, and temperature checks at Slovak airports are all in place from February 28.
Poll: Slovaks worry about corruption and a bad political culture
The most problematic area is the standard of living.
Vaccination calendar will change
The change regarding the MMR vaccine should lower the risk of occurrence and spreading of measles in children’s collectives.
Slovakia recorded the highest number of new HIV cases last year
The country still belongs to the EU member states with the lowest HIV incidence, but numbers are rising.
Slovaks consume fewer antibiotics, but resistance is rising
Doctors in districts with high antibiotics consumption should think again about whether they are really necessary.
Health Minister Kalavská withdrew hospital reform minutes before the vote
The minister also tabled a proposal concerning the vaccination of children.
Which are the best hospitals in Slovakia?
The ranking was published by think tank INEKO.
Government has approved hospital reform
But it lacks the support of Smer.
First medical vending machine installed in Bratislava
People can buy condoms or alcohol testers among other things at any hour.
Slovakia's first neuropsychiatrist: Psychiatric disorder is still a stigma
Neuropsychiatry in Slovakia is still in its infancy.
The door with no handle
Getting treated in the Slovak public health care system is never less than an adventure. Some of the surprises are tiresome; many are just odd.
State does not have to pay for the ban on generating profits
Financial group Penta lost its first lawsuit over the ban for private health insurers. The verdict is not valid yet.
The best maternity wards in Slovakia
Some of them could soon gain the badge of a Baby-friendly Hospital.
Doctors say state must act over GP shortage
GPs in Slovakia have up to 3,000 patients – usual figure abroad is 1,000.
Is Slovakia a destination for health tourism?
Slovakia discovered by tourists searching for other medical procedures besides spa treatment.
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