Health care
News on medicine and health care in Slovakia
Poll: Slovaks worry about corruption and a bad political culture
The most problematic area is the standard of living.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Jan 2020, at 13:38
Vaccination calendar will change
The change regarding the MMR vaccine should lower the risk of occurrence and spreading of measles in children’s collectives.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. Dec 2019, at 13:42
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Dec 2019, at 13:28
Slovaks consume fewer antibiotics, but resistance is rising
Doctors in districts with high antibiotics consumption should think again about whether they are really necessary.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Nov 2019, at 14:00
Health Minister Kalavská withdrew hospital reform minutes before the vote
The minister also tabled a proposal concerning the vaccination of children.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Oct 2019, at 22:14
Which are the best hospitals in Slovakia?
The ranking was published by think tank INEKO.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Oct 2019, at 13:45
Government has approved hospital reform
But it lacks the support of Smer.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Sep 2019, at 13:19
First medical vending machine installed in Bratislava
People can buy condoms or alcohol testers among other things at any hour.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Aug 2019, at 14:06
Slovakia's first neuropsychiatrist: Psychiatric disorder is still a stigma
Neuropsychiatry in Slovakia is still in its infancy.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 7. Aug 2019, at 16:44
Nice driveway! An occasional column on life in Slovakia
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.James Thomson, 25. Jul 2019, at 16:05
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 22. Jul 2019, at 12:44
The best maternity wards in Slovakia
Some of them could soon gain the badge of a Baby-friendly Hospital.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Jul 2019, at 23:24
Doctors say state must act over GP shortage
GPs in Slovakia have up to 3,000 patients – usual figure abroad is 1,000.Radka Minarechová, 8. Jul 2019, at 19:30
Is Slovakia a destination for health tourism?
Slovakia discovered by tourists searching for other medical procedures besides spa treatment.Radka Minarechová, 3. Jul 2019, at 6:30
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Jun 2019, at 13:08
UPDATED: 5. Jun 2019, at 14:13
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Jun 2019, at 14:33
Nurses and midwives awarded
The prestigious White Heart awards were granted on the occasion of International Nurses Day.Compiled by Spectator staff, 22. May 2019, at 13:55
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 21. May 2019, at 13:14
Košice hospital patient died after the wrong transfusion
He allegedly received a transfusion from the wrong blood group.Compiled by Spectator staff, 20. May 2019, at 22:42
Dilapidated Rázsochy building frame will disappear
The Health Ministry will soon announce a new tender for hospital construction.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. May 2019, at 14:09
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- 4. The campaign goes to parliament after the last polls
- 5. Pellegrini visited Hungarian-Serbian border shortly before election
- 6. Brownfields in Bratislava make up an area the size of Lamač Photo
- 7. Čaputová in Munich: Leaders have a special responsibility to resist populism
- 8. Where the Slovak language was born: Uhrovec Video
- 9. Former American baseball pro has found home base in Bratislava
- 10. Driving in Bratislava: Exit from Bajkalská to Prístavný Bridge closed Photo
- 1. Indian manager in Bratislava: I wish Slovaks focused on emotional intelligence more Photo
- 2. Brownfields in Bratislava make up an area the size of Lamač Photo
- 3. Vlhová wins the slalom race in Slovenia Video
- 4. Forget Romeo and Juliet. A Slovak Verona recounts a real-life love story Audio
- 5. The Year of the Ruthenian village
- 6. Slovakia may lose about one-half of its water sources
- 7. 2020 election sees unprecedented mobilisation of Roma
- 8. Kočner set up escape plan the day of arrest
- 9. The campaign goes to parliament after the last polls
- 10. Pellegrini visited Hungarian-Serbian border shortly before election
- 1. Indian manager in Bratislava: I wish Slovaks focused on emotional intelligence more Photo
- 2. Slovakia may lose about one-half of its water sources
- 3. Gigafactory in Slovakia is closer
- 4. Brownfields in Bratislava make up an area the size of Lamač Photo
- 5. Forget Romeo and Juliet. A Slovak Verona recounts a real-life love story Audio
- 6. Slovak election to test Orbán’s clout among ethnic Hungarians
- 7. Bratislava airport will get rid of a crashed plane after seven years
- 8. 8 great breaks on Valentine’s Day weekend in Slovakia
- 9. Poll: SNS drops from parliament
- 10. Which areas of Bratislava house the most people?