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News on medicine and health care in Slovakia
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.
Dispute between Penta and the state continues
The financial group demands compensation from the state due to damage caused by a ban on generating profits through health insurers.
A health insurer agreed on new deal over blood tests
A little boy could not have his blood taken due to a missing contract. The insurer meanwhile agreed on a new deal.
Nurses and midwives awarded
The prestigious White Heart awards were granted on the occasion of International Nurses Day.
Slovakia records the highest number of new HIV cases in history
In total, 102 Slovaks and foreigners living in the country became infected with HIV in 2018.
Košice hospital patient died after the wrong transfusion
He allegedly received a transfusion from the wrong blood group.
Dilapidated Rázsochy building frame will disappear
The Health Ministry will soon announce a new tender for hospital construction.
To return or not return?
What do Slovaks living and working in Ireland say about the possibility of moving back to Slovakia?
€90 million more will go towards health care
The money should be used to pay for health care, social measure packages and holiday vouchers.
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