Healthcare Guide to Estonia

16/08/2021

The Social Insurance Board (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet) will create EU coronavirus certificates for people who cannot generate them themselves. The service is free for everyone.

16/08/2021

Authorities have started conducting mask-wearing checks on public transport in Tallinn, ETV current affairs show 'Aktuaalne kaamera' (AK) reported Wednesday. The requirement to wear face-masks was reintroduced nationwide on August 2, amid rising coronavirus rates.

05/08/2021

Wearing a mask on public transport is mandatory from Monday, August 2 after the government agreed to reintroduce the rule to try and limit the spread of coronavirus. Additionally, capacity for indoor and outdoor events will be reduced from August 9.

04/08/2021

The growth in coronavirus infection rates has been at record levels over recent weeks and Estonia must improve its vaccination pace, Minister of Health and Labor Tanel Kiik (Center) said at a government press conference on Monday.

03/08/2021

A total of 225 coronavirus cases have been found in Estonia in the past 24 hours, the Health Board (Terviseamet) says. One person died during that time.

26/07/2021

The government is discussing on Thursday options for offering greater freedoms to those who have been vaccinated against coronavirus from August, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) has said.

20/07/2021

Although there are different after sun products available in stores and pharmacies, what to do when you can’t find any of that?r

It may come as a surprise but the sun in Estonia can sometimes be pretty mean. You may end up with a sunburn when you least expect it. Prevention is definitely better than treatment – apply sunscreen even when you’re just taking a long walk in a park or doing some gardening. Although there are [...

13/07/2021

💦 Did you know that grown ups need to drink 28-25 ml per weight kg in a day, children, depending on their age need to drink 40-150 ml per kg.

What causes dehydration and what should you do when you suspect dehydration? Minudoc.ee family physician Sergey Saadi explains the issue.

Dehydration can be a serious health risk especially during summer time. Toddlers and elderly people are in higher risk. What causes dehydration and what should you do when you suspect dehydration? Minudoc.ee family physician Sergey Saadi explains the issue. While grown ups need to drink 28-25 ml per...

07/07/2021

After falling for 14 weeks, the spread of coronavirus in Estonia is rising again, Minister of Health and Labor Tanel Kiik (Center) said on Tuesday.

06/07/2021

☀ One of the biggest concerns during summer is the sun and all the health risks it causes. Is it true that sunbathing can be dangerous to the fetus or is it just another myth? Minudoc.ee family physician clears it up.

It’s not an unusual thing for a mom-to-be to worry about the child’s health and be overly cautious. One of the biggest concerns during summer is the sun and all the health risks it causes. Is it true that sunbathing can be dangerous to the fetus or is it just another myth? Minudoc.ee family phys...

28/06/2021

Did you know about health day at work?
Health day is a paid day off when an employee gets to slow down for a day in order to take care of health or to recover. Excellent solution when encountering work stress symptoms, such as tiredness, anxiety, panic attacks, etc. Note that giving employees paid health days is not an obligation set by the law, rather a right or benefit given by the employer.

Overworking and avoiding taking sick days will probably turn against you in no time. Should employers start to put more emphasis on their employees’ mental health and how to prevent mental health problems? Pressure and stress may have a short-term positive effect as it motivates us to work harder ...

21/06/2021

🍗🥗🍰 Great feasts often include greasy food, a lot of meat and mixed drinks. All the temptations may make it too easy to overeat and end up feeling sick or heavy.

Here are some pointers to avoid that situation and still get to enjoy all the delicious food 👇

It’s again time for a holiday! Midsummer is not just another public holiday, but it’s second greatest feast of the year – it is quite difficult to top Christmas. Great feasts often include greasy food, a lot of meat and mixed drinks. All the temptations may make it too easy to overeat and end ...