Informative list of health and patient organizations in Latvia
Healthcare resources and government institutions:
- National Health Service (NHS):
Information on publicly funded health care services, medical institutions and family doctors.
https://www.vmnvd.gov.lv/lv
- Ministry of Health:
Current information about health policy, regulatory enactments and health care system in Latvia.
https://www.vm.gov.lv/lv
- Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC):
Data on the epidemiological situation, health statistics and preventive measures.
https://www.spkc.gov.lv/lv
- E-health:
Electronic health system with information on e-prescriptions, sick leaves and other services.
https://www.eveseliba.gov.lv
- lv:
A website where you can find out about the availability and receipt of state-paid services in the near future.
https://www.rindapiearsta.lv
- Health care services paid for by the state:
Detailed information on state-paid services and their availability.
https://latvija.gov.lv/lv/pakalpojumi/valsts-apmaksatie-veselibas-aprupes-pakalpojumi
- E-health – useful links:
Additional resources and information about health care in Latvia.
https://www.eveseliba.gov.lv/lv/noderigas-saites
Patient organizations and associations:
- Latvian Patient Organization Network (LPOT):
Connects more than 30 patient organizations for different disease groups.
https://pacientu-organizacijas.lv/
- Latvian Alliance of Rare Diseases:
Supporting people with rare diseases and their families.
https://retasslimibas.lv/
- «Tree of Life» support society for oncological patients:
Support for cancer patients and their relatives.
https://dzivibaskoks.lv/
- Latvian Multiple Sclerosis Association:
Supports multiple sclerosis patients and their families.
https://www.multiplaskleroze.lv/
- Latvian Autism Association:
Brings together people with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
https://autisms.lv/
- Association «Life without gluten»:
Unites celiac patients and their families.
https://dzivebezglutena.lv
- Latvian Cystic Fibrosis Society:
Supporting cystic fibrosis patients and their families.
https://www.cf.lv
- Latvian Hemophilia Society:
Unites people with blood clotting disorders.
http://www.hemofilija.lv/
- Latvian Society of Spinal Muscular Atrophy:
Support for patients with spinal muscular atrophy and their families.
- PKU Foundation Latvia:
Supports people with phenylketonuria (PKU).
- Latvian Society of Osteogenesis Imperfecta:
Unites people with Osteogenesis imperfecta and their families.
- Pulmonary Hypertension Society:
Supports people with pulmonary hypertension.
- Society of Rare Diseases «Caladrius»:
Works to ensure equal rights and opportunities for patients with rare diseases.
- Teodora Jura Foundation:
Supports parents who care for children with special needs.
- Society «Motus Vita»:
Provides support to people with neuromuscular diseases and their families.
Facebook groups and other communities:
- Rare Disease Alliance Facebook Group
- «Down syndrome Latvia» – a support group for Down syndrome patients and their families
- Support group for congenital cataract patients and their families
- Private Facebook group for families with Prader Willi syndrome
- Latvian Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Society