Official statement on today’s emergency

17. 9. 2026

Following today’s emergency at Hospital Hořovice, we are providing the latest information on the ongoing security operation. The hospital management immediately activated its crisis protocols and is dealing with the situation in cooperation with the Czech Police and the Integrated Rescue System (IZS).

“Early this morning, the Czech Police received an anonymous threat directed at Hospital Hořovice. In accordance with security protocols, a precautionary evacuation of the affected parts of the premises was initiated immediately. The safety of our patients and staff is our absolute priority. All patients and staff are safe and under the supervision of medical staff. We are cooperating fully with the police and providing them with every assistance. We will keep you informed of further developments on our website and social media. “We would like to thank our patients and the public for their understanding, and the emergency services for their swift and professional response,” said Jiří Pichlík, Operations Director at Hospital Hořovice.


We ask patients to postpone their visits to Hospital Hořovice for the time being and, if necessary, to seek care at the Rehabilitation Hospital in Beroun or the AKESO POLIKLINIKA in Prague.