Slovakia Launches Social Taxi Pilot Program for Seniors and Patients in Remote Areas

Slovakia's Ministry of Health has launched a pilot program providing social taxi services for elderly people and patients in need, aimed at improving access to healthcare in remote villages. The government is allocating nearly two million euros for the initiative, dubbed "health on wheels," which will help seniors and people facing hardship reach medical appointments in areas with limited public transportation. The program also includes the provision of defibrillators as part of the broader healthcare accessibility effort, addressing long-standing challenges faced by residents of Slovakia's rural communities who often struggle to access basic medical services.