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On 5 August, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the Minister for Health, Hosams Abu Meri, at Jūrmala residence. The President listened to the Minister’s views on the next steps in implementing changes to the hospital network. The parties also discussed the healthcare sector’s priorities for the 2027 national budget. The President called on the Ministry for Health to find a solution as soon as possible to secure additional funding for the treatment of oncology patients and the care of patients…
On 5 August, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the Minister for Health, Hosams Abu Meri, at Jūrmala residence. The President listened to the Minister’s views on the next steps in implementing changes to the hospital network. The parties also discussed the healthcare sector’s priorities for the 2027 national budget. The President called on the Ministry for Health to find a solution as soon as possible to secure additional funding for the treatment of oncology patients and the care of patients with diabetes. The meeting also covered measures to ensure the continuity of healthcare services in times of crisis, improve access to medicines, and address issues that are regularly raised by residents and local authorities during the President’s…

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Date 5 August, 2026
Time10.00

President Edgars Rinkēvičs meets with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs

Media opportunities: photo/video at the beginning of the meeting, a press conference will follow at approximately 11:00 a. m. Please…
Date 5 August, 2026
Time13.00

President Edgars Rinkēvičs meets with the Minister for Health Hosams Abu Meri

Media opportunities: photo/video at the beginning of the meeting. Please register in advance by emailing the Media Centre of the…
Date 5 August, 2026
Time14.15

President Edgars Rinkēvičs meets with the Minister for Welfare Reinis Uzulnieks

Media opportunities: photo/video at the beginning of the meeting. Please register in advance by emailing the Media Centre of the…