Discussions on the National Rare Disease Plan Continue in Lithuania
Lithuania is advancing discussions on a new National Rare Disease Plan aimed at addressing the challenges faced by patients with rare diseases and their families.
Military Medical Exercises are Held at Silvestro Žukauskas Polygon
The Lithuanian army is conducting military medical exercises in collaboration with the German army to enhance rapid troop deployment and medical support capabilities in NATO's eastern flank.
The Ministry of National Defence purchased protective equipment for medical institutions against chemical and radiological threats
Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence has acquired protective gear for healthcare facilities to enhance preparedness against chemical and radiological incidents, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
SAM: The number of state-funded medical school places will be increased for the 2026 admission
The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has announced an increase in state-funded medical school places through collaboration with various governmental bodies to encourage students to work in regional healthcare after graduation.
Medicine: Nurse Ursula Always Knows the Answer
A recent meta-analysis suggests that in many cases, nurses could take on tasks traditionally performed by doctors, sometimes even more effectively.
Mexico bets on more investment and local suppliers in medical devices
The Mexican government, in collaboration with Baja California and Chihuahua, aims to accelerate investments in the medical devices sector by fostering local supplier development and technology transfer.
The most advanced heart surgeries are available in Latvia
Latvia's Paula Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital has successfully conducted eight complex heart surgeries for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy in collaboration with European specialists.
Towards a National Action Plan for Cancer
The Greek government is closer to implementing a National Action Plan for Cancer, a project announced multiple times but never fulfilled, with Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis stating it will be developed in collaboration with the Medical School of EKPA and will be integrated into the current year's Health Ministry's ESPA program.