With the participation of the Minister of Health Kamil Šaška, a coordination meeting of experts was held today, on 16 September 2025, at the District Office in Nitra to deal with the occurrence and spread of hepatitis A virus in the region of Nitra. The main hygiene officer of the Slovak Republic Tatiana Červeňová, regional health officer of the Regional Public Health Office with its seat in Nitra Katarína Tináková, chief specialist for primary paediatrics Elena Prokopová, representatives of the Faculty Hospital Nitra, district office in Nitra, regional public health authorities of the Slovak Republic, outpatient sector and Ministry of Health.
In the Nitra region we see an increased incidence of hepatitis A, especially in the districts of Komárno, Levice and Nové Zámky. Regional health authorities take measures at county level immediately after the disease has been reported, monitor the situation daily and carry out checks on the implementation of these measures in their regions,listed by the regional hygiene officer Katarína Tináková.
The Slovak Ministry of Health monitors the situation of jaundice on a daily basis in cooperation with experts. MZ SR is ready to take the necessary steps, if necessary, to help stop the spread of viral hepatitis A throughout Slovakia.
Experts agree that prevention is essential. The vaccination against hepatitis A is voluntary until ordered by the regional public health authority. It is carried out in a two-dose schedule and we currently have enough vaccinations to deal with this situation in the Nitra region, says chief specialist of MZ SR for primary paediatrics Elena Prokopová.
Participants also stressed the need for awareness. –In the last week, 99 new cases of viral hepatitis A have been reported in Slovakia. Diseases have been reported from all regions, with the highest incidence reported in the Nitra region of 53 cases. Jaundice type And it spreads fast, hidden, and doesn't avoid anyone. Everyone should increase their attention, because anyone can come into contact with it. Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap under a stream of running hot water, especially before and after the toilet.The main hygiene officer of the Slovak Republic Tatiana Červeňová is expressed.
