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23 Jan 2024

Our students participated in the international final of the EIT Health Innovation Days in Barcelona

A team of Masaryk University students has advanced to the international final of the EIT Health Innovation Days in Barcelona, where elite university teams presented their projects in the field of healthcare. Barbora Holešová shared her experience with us on behalf of the whole team.

9 Jan 2024

Jakub Hlávka on Inequality in Access to Medical Care

The Ministry of Health is finalising a proposal to introduce bonuses for citizens who take care of their health. But critics warn that the proposal could exacerbate inequalities in access to medical care and disadvantage the poorest patients.

18 Dec 2023

2023 at ECON MUNI: awards, ecology and innovation in healthcare

As 2023 is coming to an end, here is a brief recapitulation of the achievements of our scientists and research teams.

1 Dec 2023

Bilance - ČT

In a recent episode of the programme "Bilance" on ČT, viewers could see comments by health care personalities, journalists and economists on the current situation in the Czech health care system. Among the guests who shared their views on current topics was Jakub Hlávka.

27 Nov 2023

Konference Stáří spojuje 2023 - Tvořím tedy jsem

The recent "Stáří spojuje 2023 - Tvořím tedy jsem" conference not only enriched us professionally, but also inspired us. The event provided a forum for sharing new ideas, research findings and wide-ranging discussions on a topic that unites us all: population ageing and the challenges and opportunities it presents. The conference reflected on topics such as creating a friendly environment for the elderly, caring for an ageing population and harnessing the potential of the elderly in society. Discussions focused on intergenerational cooperation, inclusive care and tackling dementia.

7 Nov 2023

Jakub Hlávka warns about the unsustainability of healthcare in a Medical Tribune interview

Medical Tribune: Sustainability of today's health care system is not possible. There will be a shortage of people and funding. Read the interview of Adela Čabanová from Medical Tribune with Jakub Hlávka here zde

8 Oct 2023

Jakub Hlávka at the European Balneology Congress in Karlovy Vary

Jakub Hlávka at the European Congress of Balneology in Karlovy Vary drew attention to the growing problems of the healthcare system in connection with the ageing population.

3 Oct 2023

New research centre for health economics established at MU

Among the priority topics of the Institute for Health Economics, Policy and Innovation (HEPII) will be the ageing population and the associated increasing demands on the public healthcare and social security system, the adoption of new technologies in healthcare, and the quality and accessibility of healthcare in the Czech Republic.