Angels for “angels”, or How to sow seeds of goodness

We would like to express our deep gratitude to everyone who buys the image of “Angel Latvia” to support children from the Orphanage. We have already raised 1000 euros! Sincerely, “Angel Latvia”! If you want to help, you don’t have to go anywhere. There is a much simpler way: send an SMS with a code … Read more

Feeling sick during the holidays? Where to go to avoid getting fined

Medical advice in case of a simple illness or exacerbation of a chronic disease can be obtained 24 hours a day by calling the general practitioner hotline on 66016001. In Riga and other large cities of Latvia, every resident will be able to receive medical advice from doctors on duty who provide assistance within the … Read more

Japan transferred $118 million to Ukraine

The projects are called “Strengthening the healthcare system and preserving life” (HEAL Ukraine) and “Housing renovation to restore the rights and opportunities of people” (HOPE). For the first, $70 million has been allocated; it will be spent to reimburse budget expenses incurred under the medical guarantee program. The rest of the amount will go towards … Read more

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says

ROME — Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said, making a last-minute decision that added to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy period. Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, which re-enacts Christ’s Passion and … Read more

The minister could not explain what would happen to Rail Baltica

“Immediately upon taking office” Therefore, the request of a number of parliamentary deputies to the “head of the transport department” Kaspars Briskens (Progressives) was very understandable. To be fair, we note that the head of the Ministry of Transport, who has enough energy, for example, to participate in rallies in support of Ukraine that are … Read more

During the holidays, there is a risk of poisoning from egg dyes and garden chemicals.

During Easter, the Poison Helpline often receives calls in cases where a child has put or swallowed egg dye. “For example, a concerned mother contacted us, whose child the day before ate, along with candy, a green coloring tablet dissolved in water to color eggs. After this, the child slept restlessly at night, and in … 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