Slovakia

Following the victory of the centre-left Smer party in the recent Slovakian general election, it appears that many of the reforms instigated by the defeated right-wing Slovak Democratic... 2006-06-29

Slovakia's healthcare system deficit is expected to be eliminated next year as a result of reforms that were implemented in 2004 when the system was close to bankruptcy. Such is the... 2006-06-21

Slovakia's health minister, Rudolf Zajac, has praised reforms to pharmaceuticals policy as the government eyes re-election this year. In common with other countries in the region,... 2006-05-18

Slovakia has been removed from the International Intellectual Property Alliance's 2006 "Special 301" list of countries deemed to be failing to provide sufficient intellectual property... 2006-05-05

Some Slovakian healthcare workers have gone on strike for more pay and better conditions. Despite the action, essential services are still being provided. It is the first time in... 2006-04-10

The Slovak Medical Chamber (SLK), representing 95% of doctors in Slovakia, has called on its members to not sign new contracts with the country's biggest health insurer, Vseobecna... 2006-03-10