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Prague is divided into districts ranging from 1-10. If you have been robbed you must report the incident in the district from which the theft occurred. It is the duty of the police to contact a translator, when the police report is to be filled out. Be aware that the the whole process may take a number of hours.

Addresses of the district police stations

Prague 1 : Benediktská 6
Prague 2 : Legerova 2
Prague 3 : Lupácova 11
Prague 4 : U Plynárny 2
Prague 5 : Nádrazní 16a
Prague 6 : V.P. Ckalova 18
Prague 7 : Krizíkova 24
Prague 8 : Rosenbergových 1
Prague 9 : Jandova 1
Prague 10 : Prípotocní 300

Phone no. in case of acute help:
Police: 158
Fire fighting service: 150
Ambulance service: 155

The telephones are open 24 hours a day, but you will be lucky to get hold of a English speaking person, so if possible get hold of someone to call for you.

If it should be necessary with medical assistance, it is possible to receive good help in one of the following Czech clinics. It must be said that the standard varies from good to very bad. Although many of the doctors understand English, they do not have access to advanced diagnostically equipment as the doctors in the west might do. Nevertheless this is rapidly changing with the health system upgrading all the time. In case of acute help contact one of the following clinics, where you will find English speaking doctors.

Medical care is offered to foreigners staying in the Czech Republic:

- free of charge, on the basis of international agreements,
- without the need for cash payment, on the basis of health insurance
- for cash

It is advisable to arrange sickness and accident insurance before the trip. Health facilities are usually open from 7:15--18:00, except Saturdays and Sundays, and also provide information about first aid services. All larger towns have doctors on duty 24 hours, also available on the phone. The opening hours of pharmacies correspond to those of other shops, and information about pharmacies opened all night and on weekends is posted up at every pharmacy.

American Medical Center
Janovskeho 48/933, Praha 7
Tel:87 79 73/Clinic 80 77 56-9
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 08:30 - 18:00 (24 hr. aid)

Languages: English, Czech, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Swedish. Western-style health care is readily available at this American-run clinic, which has offices in MOSCOW, Kiev, Warsaw, Budapest and St. Petersburg. Doctors are both Czech and American, and specialists or referrals are available in acupuncture, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, dermatology, gynaecology, neu , orthopaedics, paediatrics, radiography, rehabilitation, and vene . They also will have a private ambulance service, will help with hospitalisation, and a comprehensive pharmacy. Also, the AMC offers health- insurance reimbursements from several international firms, and home visits.

Canadian Medical Center
Veleslavinska 1/30, Praha 6
Tel.:31 65 519, 0601-21 23 20
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 08:30 - 17.00 (24 hr. aid)
Languages: English, Czech and German

This is one of the longest-operating international clinics in Prague. Many types of membership are available, and will get you expert treatment by Canadian and Czech doctors and a 24 hour on- call service. Non-members are treated as well, but Pay more. The clinic mostly Offers primary care, but can also provide referrals in most specialities including dental. Like the American clinic, they will do hospitalisation assistance and Provide an on-site pharmacy.

Health Care Unlimited
Revolucni 19, Praha 1
Tel.:23 11 838
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 08:00 - 17:00 (24 hr. aid)
languages: English, Czech, German' French, and Dutch.

As recently as 1995, this organisation was simply serving as an English-language referral service in the Na Homolce hospital. Now, however, it has become a full-scale primary health center with three doctor and nurse teams, all full-time and registered in the United States, EC and Czech Republic. In addition to a full range of general medicine, they offer specialist referral, physiotherapy, reflexology, massage and yoga. The clinic also has pre and post-natal classes, a psychotherapist, and a travel immunisation service.

Nemocnice na Homolce
Roentgenova 2, Praha 5 Tel.:5292 2146, 5292 2144
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 07..30 - 16:00 (24 hr. aid)
Languages: English, Czech, German, French and many others.

By all accounts Prague's best-equipped hospital, Na Homoice has a section known as the "Diplomat's Clinic" and foreigner's health center. The hospital has a staff of 170 doctors and nurses and the full range of services you would expect of a big-city facility. Many doctors here are excellent, all are fully trained and qualified, and people are frequently referred here by the international medical centres and smaller clinics.

Unicare (s.r.o)
Na dlouhem lanu 11, Praha
Tel.: 366 55316775 0427 (Mobile Phone 2051 7908-10)
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 08:30 - 17..00 (24 hr. aid)
languages: English, French, Czech, German, Arabic and Russian.

This clinic has Czech-trained and excellent doctors. Like most of the others, they offer a full range of primary care services, as well as referrals in several specialities. UNICARE is known for its particularly good papaediatric care Center.

Private Medical Center
Mezibranskd 21, Praha 1
Tel.: 2423 7150
Hours: Mon.-Fr. 08:00 - 19:00 or by appointment
languages: English, Czech, German, French

Another private clinic offering care in dermatology, internal medicine, opthemology, papaediatrics and rehabilitation. Call for an appointment, and membership costs 700 Kc.

First Medical Clinic of Prague
Vysehradska 35, Praha 2
Tel.: 29 22 86, 29 89 78
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 07.00 - 19:00
languages: English, Spanish and French

The doctors at this clinic, the largest in the Czech Republic, speak English and practice general medicine, internal medicine, opthemlogy, neu , and paediatrics. Like many places, they will also house calls. The fee for an Ordinary visit starts at around 300 Kc, and you must call ahead for an appointment.

The Polyclinic at Narodni
Narodni 9, Praha 1
Tel.: 220 75 101, 266 216
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 08:30 - 18:00
languages:English

Specialists in internal medicine and neurology. Panel physician for US immigrant visas. 25 on-site specialists. All Physicians speak English and have admitting Privileges to Prague hospitals.

The AIDS Clinic
Budínova 2, Prague 8,
Phone: 66 08 26 28, metro Nadrazí Holesovice.

The Childrens Hospital
V Úralu 84, Prague 5,
Phone: 52 95 11 11, trams no. 8,9.

It is recommended to go to one of the big banks, which generally have the best exchange rates, as well as the lowest commission (ca 2%). Several money withdraw machines can be found (both VISA and MASTER CARD), mostly in the centre of Prague. DO NOT exchange money on the black market. It is against the law and you run a big risk ending up with worthless bank notes. The lowest bank note is 20 Kc and the highest is 5.000 Kc.