Hygiena, 2026 (vol. 71), issue 2

Surveillance of healthcare-associated infections takes on a new dimension

Bohdana Rezková

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):47 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1926  

Procedures breaching skin integrity in the context of cosmetic services, public health protection and healthcare services: a practical review for hygiene practice

Roman Šmucler

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):48-52 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1918

Objectives: To provide a practical and legally as well as medically grounded review of procedures involving breach of skin integrity and to define the boundary between cosmetic services, body-care services subject to public health supervision, and procedures that should be provided as healthcare services. Methods: Narrative review of Czech and European legislation, official methodological documents, the technical standard ČSN EN 16844+A2 and current medical literature on microneedling, tattooing, permanent make-up, dermal fillers, botulinum toxin and energy-based devices. Results: For regulatory practice, three groups should be distinguished: cosmetic...

Evaluation of the Health-Promoting School Program: innovations and trends

Jitka Reissmannová, Adéla Lemrová

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):53-55 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1921

This paper presents the current status of the implementation of the Health Promoting School program in the Czech Republic. The program has a long-standing tradition both in the European context and within the Czech environment and is based on firmly established pillars; it, however, needs to reflect global and regional public health needs and trends, as well as changes taking place in education and society. The program's design is currently undergoing fundamental changes in, involving in-depth reflection, evaluation, and innovation. In this paper, we present the outcomes of this process and an analysis of long-term health promotion projects in schools....

Hygienic principles of lighting

Petr Vrbík

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):56-58 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1922

The article discusses the importance of daylight in the interior of buildings for our health. It considers daylight as a priority when it comes to lighting and sets out hygienic principles for lighting. It suggests that spatial illuminance be used as a criterion to determine the necessary dose of daylight for a healthy stay (the hygienic minimum). It addresses hygienic requirements, including hygienic supervision, and highlights that the functional designation of a given space is possible only from the perspective of the visual task (not mere occupancy).

An unusual case of visible live larvae in drinking water

František Kožíšek

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):60-65 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1905

In the fall of 2025, an emergency situation occurred in the local water supply system in a small village in the Moravian-Silesian Region, after which some consumers began to randomly find small particles visible to the naked eye in their drinking water, including living organisms (e.g., midge larvae). Laboratory analyses repeatedly but irregularly found coliform bacteria, so a replacement supply from cisterns was introduced. As the operator was at a loss as to how to deal with the situation, after a month of problems, he turned to the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH) for help in identifying the cause and advising on a remedy. The NIPH determined...

Daylighting issues from the perspective of a public health specialist

Martin Demel, Jana Lepší, Pavel Stupka, Tomáš Novák, Pavel Valíček, Tomáš Příbek, Alena Sumová

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):66-70 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1915

This article addresses the importance of daylight for human health, circadian rhythms, and the potential adverse effects of its long-term deficiency. It discusses the possibilities of substituting daylight with electric (artificial) lighting. Furthermore, it addresses indoor sunlight exposure and highlights the critical role of staff at regional public health authorities.

Body care services. Part 2: Safe provision of selected body care services and their contraindications

Ivana Schwallerová, Eva Čehovská, Jana Derková, Jarmila Petříčková

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):71-73 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1923

This short communication presents the second part of a series updating the 2012 recommendations for body care services, focusing on the safe provision of selected services and their contraindications. It summarizes the importance of the initial health history interview, the truthful disclosure of the client's health status, and an individual assessment of the suitability of each procedure. It highlights the need to consider that certain medical conditions may pose a temporary or permanent barrier to the provision of the service. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of identifying high-risk conditions, including limitations regarding the use of...

Legal news in the period 26. 3. 2026 – 24. 6. 2026

Eva Nekvindová

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):59  

Difference between technical and hygienic limits

Jan Kaňka

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):74-75 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1925  

32th International Conference on Hospital Epidemiology and Hygiene

Bohdana Rezková

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):76-89 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1924  

Incidence of scabies in the Czech Republic and how to protect against it

Redakce

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):59  

Attacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20%

Redakce

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):73  

A tribute to the 90th birthday of doc. Jaroslav Kříž

Redakční rada časopisu Hygiena, Výbor Společnosti hygieny a komunitní medicíny ČLS JEP

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):90  

Health protection during tropical days

Redakce

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):91  

Ten tips against heat

Redakce

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):92  

Guidelines for safe drinking water supply to summer camps

František Kožíšek

Hygiena 2026, 71(2):92