Important innovations in prenatal care: what to expect?
In Lithuania, the healthcare of pregnant women, women in labor, postpartum women, and newborns is being consistently strengthened. Minister of Health Linas Kukuraitis signed the order…
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Linas Kukuraitis: we do not support the project regarding taxes for lottery organizers, we have other proposals
The Minister of Health Linas Kukuraitis states that he does not support the Ministry of Finance’s proposal to reduce the tax for lottery organizers from 18% to 10%, with the remaining part going to…
Minister: we are considering basic funding for obstetrics departments, which would make it easier for them to breathe
Minister of Health Linas Kukuraitis states that the ministry is in talks with the National Health Insurance Fund (VLK) so that hospital obstetrics departments could receive basic funding…
Six children, six C-sections: what really determines a woman’s decision to become a mother?
Decreasing birth rates in Lithuania have become one of the most widely discussed social issues. We calculate benefits, consider family allowances, and draw up demographic forecasts. However, th…
Linas Kukuraitis: when planning underground operating rooms, let’s not forget Klaipėda University Hospital
Minister of Health Linas Kukuraitis says that when planning to establish underground operations by 2030, the Government will not forget Klaipėda University Hospital.
Student and pupil court – ministers’ cabinet: what interested the most?
On the coast, almost all the country’s ministers are staying for the second day, led by the prime minister. On Wednesday, they spent nearly two hours interacting with the Klaipėda University community and…
Minister: we will provide the opportunity to complete residency at Klaipėda University Hospital
The government will make a decision in September to allow residents to come to Klaipėda University Hospital, says Minister of Health Linas Kukuraitis.
Linas Kukuraitis: More nurses may leave the system than join in 2029–2030
According to the Minister of Health Linas Kukuraitis, more nurses may leave the healthcare system over the years than join it.
SAM will try to reduce waiting times for orthodontists: additional funding allocated
To make orthodontic services more accessible to children, the Ministry of Health has clarified their provision and payment from the Compulsory Health…
Minister of Health: a doctor should not be solely responsible for our health
The Lithuanian healthcare system has strong specialists and in some areas leads in Europe, but still faces challenges with avoidable mortality, prevention, service accessibility…