Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

Are healthcare clowns closer to artists — or to healthcare assistants? This week, we take a closer look at the work of ČERVENÝ NOS Clowndoctors, a professional organization bringing humor, empathy, and human connection into hospitals and care facilities across Slovakia. In 2025 alone, the organization carried out nearly 3,000 healthcare clown visits nationwide. Executive Director Milan Šagát explains how a wide range of specialized programs supports children, seniors, families, and medical staff — and why laughter, when taken seriously, can play a meaningful role in the healing process. In the latest episode of Slovak Sound Check, Veronika and Lubna open the calendar and guide you through days, weeks, months, and years — all the way to forming full dates in Slovak.