Hosam Abu Meri, Minister For Health of the Republic of Latvia, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“The January issue of CancerWorld features a conversation on health system reform in Latvia, with a focus on oncology and patient care.
Improving cancer outcomes requires coordinated progress across several areas: expanding screening programmes, ensuring affordable access to medicines, strengthening workforce capacity, and improving data quality and digital tools. Each of these elements affects clinical practice directly, shaping patient pathways and trust in the system.
Workforce sustainability remains critical. Shortages and burnout among doctors and nurses impact communication, continuity of care, and patient experience – especially in oncology and chronic disease management.
The interview highlights that policy decisions are tested in practice. Reforms, pricing strategies, and digital solutions matter only if they translate into better care, shorter waits, and real improvements for patients.
More in Cancer World, January issue.”
