Food has become less accessible; we went back 5-7 years ago

This also explains why food trade is declining. According to the Central Statistical Office (CSO), the average net salary in 2023 increased by 2.2%, however, taking into account the level of wages of the population and changes in prices for various groups of goods and services, as well as the increase in loan rates, we … Read more

Is it not curable? The Ministry of Health of Latvia reached family doctors

This conclusion can be drawn from the data presented in the information report of the Ministry of Health: only 5% of the population are satisfied with the level of medical services in the Republic of Latvia. Pandemic mortality Another sad indicator is that the mortality rate in Latvia exceeds the EU average. The main causes … Read more

In Latvia, family doctors will be returned to their offices with the help of special surcharges

Now the number of doctorates is declining, especially in the Latgale and Zemgale regions, so it is necessary to achieve an influx of new forces into the industry. One of the solutions is additional payments to rural family doctors and the possibility of hiring an additional worker (funding for this is provided in the budget). … Read more