Description
National Preventive Health Check-up Program (starting November 11, 2025) Start of implementation: Monday, November 11, 2024, across Croatia Program implemented by: - General practitioners (family medicine doctors) - Health centres - Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ) and county public health institutes Program goals: - Improve the health status of the population - Extend life expectancy and enhance quality of life - Increase health literacy - Reduce pressure on the healthcare system - Support long-term sustainability of the health system Key features: - Free of charge for all insured citizens, no additional cost - Check-ups performed by the chosen general practitioner - Based on: - Pilot project results conducted in 5 counties - Scientifically and professionally validated evidenceProgram launch date
Started 11/2024 Across Croatia.Responsible entity
National Health Fund / Ministry of Health (free for the patient)Available results and quality metrics
Not available for this programme but pilot project showed: Pilot project findings: Over two-thirds of examined citizens had health problems, including: -High blood pressure -Elevated blood sugar and cholesterol levels -Overweight -Harmful effects of smoking and alcohol One-third of people are ready to change unhealthy habits -Preventive care could reduce disease incidence by up to 40%Limitations / comments
Economic impact: - Every 1 euro invested in prevention returns 14 euros to the healthcare budget