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Flu epidemic still steady in Latvia
Flu epidemic still steady in Latvia
The incidence of influenza is stable in Latvia, according to data from Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) published on March . 
Stradiņš hospital saga continues with debt allegations
Stradiņš hospital saga continues with debt allegations
Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS) has received dozens of letters from subcontractors of the former builder of the hospital's new building, LLC Velve, claiming that the company has not settled with them for the works carried out, PSKUS said March 5. 
Healthcare industry points to necessity of medicine reserves in Latvia
Healthcare industry points to necessity of medicine reserves in Latvia
Healthcare and pharmaceutical industry organizations are urging Latvia to start work on the establishment of a National Medicines Reserve Fund immediately because there is a high risk that chronic patients will be left without the necessary medicines in various risk scenarios and crises, Latvian Radio reported March 4.
Doctors ask for better legal protection from violent patients
Doctors ask for better legal protection from violent patients
Professional organizations of Latvian medical practitioners call for increased responsibility for attacks on medical workers. An open letter signed by the industry's nine organizations and the Emergency Medical Service was sent to the interior, justice, and health ministers, Latvian Radio reported February 29.
Swine fever situation is 'consistently bad', says food authority
Swine fever situation is 'consistently bad', says food authority
The situation with the spread of African swine fever in wild boar in Latvia is currently 'consistently bad', the head of the animal infectious diseases monitoring division of the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD), Mārtiņš Seržants, said in an interview with Latvian Radio February 27.
Months-long wait for disability aids in Latvia
Months-long wait for disability aids in Latvia
The number of people needing technical aids for health reasons is growing year by year, but the state-paid service is sluggish. A viewer of Latvian Television' 4. studija turned to the broadcast with her issue – her mother suffered a stroke and had to wait three months for the equipment, 4. studija reported February 25.
Health insurance popularity grows in Latvia
Health insurance popularity grows in Latvia
Health insurance is the most popular type of insurance in Latvia and is one of the most important assets employers offer. There are long queues for state services, but private medicine has been increasing in price in recent years, Latvian Radio reported on February 26.
240 Ukrainian soldiers have got treatment in Latvia
240 Ukrainian soldiers have got treatment in Latvia
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Latvian hospitals and medical centers have so far helped around 240 wounded Ukrainian soldiers, of whom around 40 are currently receiving treatment, the charity project "M-Help", which helps bring injured Ukrainian soldiers to Latvia,  told Latvian Radio February 24.
Part of hospital's missing files found
Part of hospital's missing files found
After the termination of the construction contract, the experts of Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS) found a lack of construction documentation when they took possession of the new building. On Thursday evening, the PSKUS reported that part of the documentation had been found.
Travelers urged to beware of cat coronavirus
Travelers urged to beware of cat coronavirus
In Cyprus, which is a popular travel destination for Latvian residents, the cat coronavirus is now spreading rapidly. Although this virus has not been detected in Latvia at this time, it is worth keeping an eye out for when traveling,  the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) told Latvian Television's 4. studija on February 22.
Emergency team shows off new cars
Emergency team shows off new cars
The State Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) has received 47 new vehicles specially designed for the team to work in pairs. Previously, teams mostly had three people. The reduction aims to make the teams quicker and more accessible, Latvian Radio reported on February 21.
Hospital construction troubles spread to structural level
Hospital construction troubles spread to structural level
The construction company “Velve” has detected deformation in one of the load-bearing columns in the new construction of Stradiņš Hospital A2 building complex and suspects a problem in the construction project, Velve said in a statement on February 20.
Health Minister: Hospitals' working language must be Latvian
Health Minister: Hospitals' working language must be Latvian
The issue of language, namely not speaking Russian, often becomes the cause of harassment targeted toward young doctors – not only with patients but senior colleagues. The Latvian Junior Doctors Association spoke about this at a meeting with the Health Minister on Monday, who pointed out it is high time to change this, Latvian Television reported February 19.
Teenage addiction treatment inconsistent in Latvia
Teenage addiction treatment inconsistent in Latvia
A teenager died last year from an overdose at the Riga Children's and Youth Center (orphanage). The Center's management and Ombudsman point to inconsistencies in the laws – if a minor does not wish to be treated for addiction, he or she cannot be helped, Latvian Radio reported on February 16.
Researchers explore Latvia-Estonia cross-border medical cooperation
Researchers explore Latvia-Estonia cross-border medical cooperation
In order to improve the availability of health care services, a study has been started in Valka district (Latvia) on how to reduce the obstacles so that the residents can receive services in neighboring Valga district (Estonia), reports Latvian Radio. 
Flu still rampant in Latvia
Flu still rampant in Latvia
The incidence of influenza continues to increase in Latvia, according to data from Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) published on February 14. 
Latvia desperately needs sex education, say experts
Latvia desperately needs sex education, say experts
Knowledge of reproductive and sexual health in Latvia remains relatively low and is not improving. Experts agree that the education of adults and children on these issues is at a critical level in Latvia, but there is still no clarity as to when and how it will be implemented, Latvian Radio reported on February 14.
Latvia has no system for medicine supplies in emergencies
Latvia has no system for medicine supplies in emergencies
Latvia still does not have a system in place to provide the necessary stocks of medicinal products in emergencies when international supplies to Latvia may be disrupted. This issue is particularly important because 94% of the Latvian medicines market is made up of imported medicines, Latvian Radio reported on February 13.
Latvia has work to do on bowel cancer prevention
Latvia has work to do on bowel cancer prevention
The colorectal or bowel cancer screening test is simple and effective, but only a few use this opportunity, Andrejs Pčolkins, chief doctor of the Latvian Oncology Center, and Uldis Veseris, head of the society of patients of bowel cancer, said on Latvian Radio program “How to Live better” on February 13.
Survey: Latvian residents generally trust young doctors
Survey: Latvian residents generally trust young doctors
Several young doctors have publicly stated that they often had to hear offensive comments about their age, skills, and competence from patients. However, according to a poll conducted by Norstat in collaboration with LSM, only 3% of the population said they did not trust younger doctors.
Two expert teams to look at mold in hospital basement
Two expert teams to look at mold in hospital basement
Next week, two teams of foreign experts will take samples again in the basement of the Rīga Stradiņš hospital's new building basement to check whether there are mold spores present there, Latvian Television reported on February 9.
Flu epidemic still going strong in Latvia
Flu epidemic still going strong in Latvia
The incidence of influenza continued to rise in Latvia last week, according to information compiled by the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) on February 7.
Rīga mulls idea of drunk tanks for minors
Rīga mulls idea of drunk tanks for minors
It is required by law to have sobering-up centers for adults, but there are no such places for minors. Drunk minors often burden the children's hospital work, Latvian Radio reported on February 7.
Stradiņš hospital to break contract with builder
Stradiņš hospital to break contract with builder
Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS) will terminate its contract with LLC “Velve” to build the new A2 hospital building complex on February 13 due to the company's breach of contract obligations and delays in execution of construction works, the hospital council announced on Tuesday, February 6.

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