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News on medicine and health care in Slovakia
Foreign doctors criticise changes enabling them to help during the coronavirus pandemic
Although they welcome the changes, foreign doctors point to several problematic points.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. May 2020, at 13:49
The sad reality behind the masks
When the coronavirus epidemic is gone, we will have to deal with an epidemic of obesity and dementia.Anca Dragu, 27. May 2020, at 11:55
No virus, no treatment, patients with other medical issues complain
Hospitals and outpatient departments defend themselves, saying they follow hygienic instructions.Ján Krempaský, 6. May 2020, at 20:27
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Apr 2020, at 23:22
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.Jana Liptáková, 11. Mar 2020, at 19:16
Slovaks live fewer healthy years than other Europeans
The Health Ministry is focusing on prevention.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Mar 2020, at 13:40
UPDATED: 27. Feb 2020, at 01:10
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Feb 2020, at 13:55
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
- 1. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 2. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 3. New rules for wearing masks come into force
- 4. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 5. The sad reality behind the masks
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 5 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 7. Coronavirus comes with an irreversible change to Slovakia's labour market
- 8. Sunday shopping ban on the table again
- 9. Cycling to Uhlisko: Climate change brings new views Photo
- 10. The European Commission wants to see more medical workers in Slovakia
- 1. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 2. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 3. Some airlines plan to launch flights soon
- 4. Operators of fitness centres blocked a highway to Bratislava (news digest) Photo
- 5. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 5 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 6. A riot in Smer: Pellegrini calls on Fico to step down (news digest)
- 7. Coronavirus travel restrictions on Slovakia's borders: How to visit the neighbouring countries
- 8. COVID-19: How Slovakia shut down and reopened again
- 9. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 10. Austrian chancellor sees summer tourism as a zero-sum game
- 1. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 2. E-quarantine failed to launch as scheduled, people are waiting at border crossings
- 3. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 5 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 4. Coronavirus travel restrictions on Slovakia's borders: How to visit the neighbouring countries
- 5. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 6. Austrian chancellor sees summer tourism as a zero-sum game
- 7. Border checks prolonged until late June (news digest)
- 8. How the app for smart quarantine will work
- 9. Smart quarantine finally launched
- 10. Some airlines plan to launch flights soon