The flooding in Libya may be the most tragic flood of the 21st century, with casualty estimates ranging from 4,000 to 11,000 people, with nearly 10,000 people still listed as missing. The rescue...
The first case of monkeypox, a rare infectious zoonotic disease, has been confirmed in the Czech Republic.
A study by researchers from the University of California (USA), conducted in collaboration with the National Institute for Biomedical Research in the Democratic Republic of Congo, shows that the...
Guinea has reported the first case and death from the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg virus. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), this has been confirmed by...
We are slowly seeing more restrictions come to an end. However, great caution is advised when going out in the fresh air. And more and more people are opting for it - it's warmer, the sun is shining...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is warning of a dangerous new coronavirus causing respiratory failure that has emerged in China and can be transmitted from person to person. The disease resembles...
Malinica, or bilberry or frambesia, is a dangerous infectious disease. What are its symptoms? How can it be contracted? Are there effective treatments?
Are dogs able to recognise diseases? Scientists are still not sure, but a growing body of work is emerging that proves this thesis. Researchers at Durham University have shown that a dog's sense of...
We associate holidays with sunshine, rest and "recharging the batteries" for the next long months of work. Meanwhile, the time after our return may not be the most pleasant period, but one associated...
When planning a trip abroad, it is important to remember your medicines. Unfortunately, not all pharmaceuticals will work if you feel unwell. In this text, I wanted to give you a brief overview of...
The Záchranka app allows you to quickly call for a paramedic, even if you do not know the exact address. More than 900 people in the Czech Republic have already used it to call for help. The app,...
If, on your return from a "tropical country", you develop symptoms such as fever, diarrhoea, abdominal pain or joint pain, you should visit your doctor as soon as possible and inform him/her about...
How to avoid getting sick from unsafe food and drink and what to do if you develop diarrhoea while travelling
Knowing a foreign language opens us up to a whole host of new experiences, work opportunities and opportunities to meet people. Communicating freely in a language other than one's mother tongue can...
We are travelling more and more every year, and falling airfares make it possible to visit the furthest corners of the world at affordable prices. However, the rapid change of time zones is not...
Dengue is a tropical infectious disease caused by the dengue virus. It is transmitted by certain mosquitoes belonging to the genus Aedes.
Before leaving on a trip abroad, especially to tropical corners of the world, it is worth preparing yourself in order to minimise the risk of health complications. One form of protection is...
Before travelling abroad, especially to tropical parts of the world, it is advisable to prepare yourself in order to minimise the risk of health complications. There is an increased risk of...
Many people embark on a journey without being prepared for it. Some are unaware of the various risks.