On 11 November, the Ministry of Health and the Cabinet of Ministers presented Letters of Commendation and Gratitude to health care professionals at an awards ceremony in the Great Hall of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). The awards were presented by the Minister of Health Hosams Abu Meri.
On 3 December, at 15.00, the guest lecture "Mentoring programs for young people with intellectual disability" by Prof. Nathan Wilson (Australia) will take place at the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre (METC), 26a Anniņmuižas bulvāris.
Attend the information session held by the DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) Information Centre at RSU on 14 November at 15.00 to learn about DAAD scholarships available to students and researchers. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Everyone interested is welcome, however DAAD scholarships in Latvia are not available to students from Germany.
Join us for the information session held by the DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) Information Centre at RSU on 14 November at 15.00 to learn about DAAD scholarships available to students and researchers.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Everyone interested is welcome, however DAAD scholarships in Latvia are not available to students from Germany.
On 11 November 2024, at 12.00 (noon), the Ministry of Health and the Cabinet of Ministers will present Letters of Commendation and Gratitude, to professionals in the health sector to thank them for their outstanding achievements in the public health, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The presentation ceremony will take place in the Great Hall of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU).
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On Wednesday, 6 November, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre (METC) hosted the Ambassador of Sweden Karin Höglund and the First Secretary of the Embassy Ylva Hammarsten. During the meeting, the Ambassador was introduced to simulation-based medical education, which ensures a safe, modern and efficient learning process. Cooperation opportunities with clinical medicine centres in Sweden were also discussed.
Chronic pain is a global health problem that has a major impact on people's quality of life and their ability to maintain emotional and physical balance. In such circumstances resilience, or the ability to adapt and preserve oneself in the face of adversity, becomes a crucial resource for living life to the full, despite the limitations of pain.
To recognise outstanding achievements in the public health, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, the Ministry of Health and the Cabinet of Ministers annually present Letters of Commendation and Gratitude to professionals in the sector.
On 11 November 2024 at 12.00 (noon), awards will be presented to the following lecturers, employees, and one 3rd year doctoral student in the Great Hall of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU).
The RSU Dentistry programme uses one of the most modern study facilities in Northern Europe. Recognising the importance of developing practical skills in dentistry, students benefit from a wide range of support for hands-on learning in both group and individual settings, including access to 3D simulation equipment, mannequins, and models.
Acinetobacter baumannii is a bacterium that can cause a variety of infections associated with medical settings, as this is where infections are most commonly contracted.
In 2022, Latvia still had one of the highest levels of resistance to Acinetobacter baumannii: 63.3% of Acinetobacter spp. samples were resistant to fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides and carbapenems, which are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.
