Czechia has only a fifth of the recommended number of geriatric hospital beds

Czechia currently has just a fifth of the recommended number of geriatric hospital beds, according to the Ministry of Health. The newly proposed National Plan for the Development of Geriatric Care aims to address this shortage by 2035. To meet its goals, the country would need around 6.5 billion crowns, with part of the funding expected from European sources. Seniors already make up over 20 percent of the population and account for 40 percent of public healthcare spending. The plan focuses on expanding geriatric capacities, improving regional availability, and supporting healthy ageing to reduce the need for institutional care.