Latvia is a country in Northern Europe. It shares borders with Latvia, Belarus, Lithuania and Estonia. Latvia has a population of 2 million people and its capital is Riga.
The health system of Latvia consists of public health care (including hospitals, clinics and pharmacies), social security (for example pensions) and the private sector. It is funded by taxes on income, property, consumption and imports. The state plays an important role in ensuring access to healthcare for all citizens through the public sector.
The country has had a high level of health expenditure as compared to other European countries for decades now – spending around 10% of GDP on healthcare each year. The country ranks first in the EU for its general health status, according to Eurostat’s statistics.
Top 20 Hospitals in Latvia are:
1.University Hospital of Latvia, Riga:
University Hospital of Latvia is the largest hospital in Latvia. It is located in the capital city of Riga, which is also the largest city in Latvia.
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The hospital has a wide range of facilities to offer its patients. The facility includes a large number of doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel to provide high-quality healthcare services. The hospital also offers a wide range of services for people who are not patients but need assistance with their health concerns.
University Hospital of Latvia provides an extensive list of services for both patients and non-patients alike, including free consultations with specialists, free screenings for various diseases, and various health screenings and tests.
2.Liepaja University Hospital:
Liepaja University Hospital is the largest hospital in Latvia. It was established in 1991 and has a staff of over 1,000 people.
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The hospital has a total area of 54,000 square meters and consists of three buildings – the central building, emergency department building, and the outpatients building. The two-storey central building houses all departments except for the operating theatre. There are 25 wards with 675 beds, an outpatient clinic with 60 beds and an outpatient clinic for children with 38 beds. The emergency department has 20 wards with 200 beds each.
Liepaja University Hospital provides healthcare to more than 90% of Liepaja residents as well as patients from other districts in Latvia
3.Ventspils University Hospital:
Ventspils University Hospital of Latvia is located in Ventspils, Latvia. It was established on 12 July 1993.
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Ventspils University Hospital of Latvia is a teaching hospital which has been in operation since 1993. The hospital has 1,000 beds and it’s one of the largest hospitals in the Baltic States. The hospital provides healthcare services to a population of over 200,000 people living in Ventspils and its surrounding areas.
The hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, including trauma care and intensive care units for adults and children as well as outpatient clinics for adults, children and adolescents. The hospital also offers diagnostic services such as X-ray imaging, MRI scanning and CT scanning. In addition to diagnostic services, the hospital offers a range of surgical procedures including orthopedic surgery for spine disorders or joint replacement surgery for arthritis patients; general surgery; gynecology; urology; ophthalmology; otolaryngology (ENT
4.Daugavpils University Hospital:
The Daugavpils University Hospital of Latvia is a state-owned teaching hospital and the largest in Latvia. The hospital provides a range of healthcare services, primarily to the population of Daugavpils and its surrounding area.
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The university hospital has its main building on Gogol Boulevard, which is located in the city centre. It’s also close to many other facilities such as the City Council, post office, railway station and bus terminal.
The university hospital has an outpatient clinic with 20 beds, an emergency room with 10 beds, a laboratory service with 16 beds, a radiology department with 8 beds and an intensive care unit with 10 beds. There are also several operating theatres for general surgery and cardiac surgery as well as for orthopedic surgery.
5.Riga City Hospital, Riga:
Riga City Hospital is the largest hospital in Latvia. It has a long history dating back to 1775.
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Riga is the capital of Latvia, and it is also the largest city in the Baltic States. The city has around 650,000 inhabitants and is situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Riga offers a variety of cultural attractions, such as museums, concerts and galleries.
The hospital has more than 400 beds, which are located in 14 different buildings spread over 20 hectares of land. The hospital has three operating theatres and an intensive care unit with a capacity for up to 120 patients at one time. There are also two emergency rooms with a capacity for 30 patients each.
6.Jelgava Central Hospital (JCH), Jelgava:
JCH is a hospital located in Jelgava, Latvia. It has been in operation since 1881 and was the first hospital in Latvia.
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JCH is the central hospital of Jelgava, with a total area of 1,500 m2 and capacity for 100 beds. The hospital has 7 departments: General Medicine, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and gynecology, Emergency Care and Radiology.
The hospital has 16 operating rooms with modern equipment and 4 wards for patients. The emergency ward can accommodate up to 20 patients at one time. It also has a pharmacy with an area of 2 000 m2.
7.Daugavpils Central Hospital (DCH), Daugavpils:
DCH is a public hospital located in the city of Daugavpils, Latvia. It was established in the year 1892.
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DCH is the largest healthcare facility in Latvia, consisting of 1,200 beds and with a staff of 2,000 people. The hospital provides medical and surgical care for patients from all over Latvia.
The hospital has six departments: surgery, medical care (inpatient), medical care (outpatient), pediatrics, gynecology, and obstetrics and gynaecology.
It also has a rehabilitation center for patients with chronic diseases and injuries as well as an outpatient clinic for children with special needs.
8.Valmiera University Hospital:
Valmiera University Hospital is one of the leading hospitals in Latvia. It is located in the city of Valmiera and has a hospital campus that spans over an area of more than 5,000 square meters.
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Valmiera University Hospital is a leading hospital in Latvia that offers excellent medical care to patients with various health conditions. The hospital has 6 departments and provides services to more than 30,000 people every year.
The Valmiera University Hospital has a wide range of facilities including the Emergency Room, outpatient clinics, diagnostic laboratories and radiology department. The hospital also has its own pharmacy and physiotherapy center.
9.Riga Stradiņš University Hospital:
Riga Stradiņš University Hospital of Latvia is a modern hospital that provides high-quality healthcare services. It has a large number of beds, it is the first hospital in Latvia to offer robotic surgery and it has one of the largest MRI units in Europe.
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The Riga Stradiņš University Hospital is located in Riga, Latvia’s capital city. The hospital is easily accessible from all parts of the city by public transport or car. It is situated near the railway station and bus stops, as well as near the main bus routes and airport.
The Riga Stradiņš University Hospital provides an array of facilities for its patients including parking spaces, a restaurant, a pharmacy and an ATM machine with cash dispensers.
10.Riga Medics University Hospital:
Riga Medics University Hospital is the largest hospital in Latvia. It is a teaching hospital and has been providing high quality medical care to the Latvian population since 1990.
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The address of Riga Medics University Hospital of Latvia is Riga, Dzirciema iela 1, LV-1052. The hospital has a total area of 2,000 square meters and it is located at the heart of Riga. The location offers easy access to all major transportation systems such as buses and trains as well as many public transportation options such as taxis and busses. The nearest airport to the hospital is Riga Airport which offers direct flights to many different destinations including London, Frankfurt, Munich, Prague, Helsinki and other European cities.
Facilities: There are more than 100 beds in this hospital which are available for patients 24 hours a day 7 days a week with emergency services available 24 hours a day 365 days per year. In addition there are also several outpatient clinics
11.Kaunas City Clinical Hospital:
Kaunas City Clinical Hospital of Latvia is one of the largest hospitals in Lithuania. It was founded in 1836 and is located in a historical building, which was built by K.M.Staškevičius in 1856.
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The hospital has a total area of 6,800 square metres and has about 90 beds. It has an emergency department with an average capacity of 30 patients per day, as well as outpatient clinics for internal medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology and cardiology.
The hospital is also equipped with a 24-hour emergency care unit and a radiology department that offers both diagnostic services and treatment for many diseases.
12.Aizkraukle Medical Academy and Clinical Hospital:
Aizkraukle Medical Academy and Clinical Hospital of Latvia is one of the most prestigious hospitals in Latvia. It is a state-owned institution that has been in operation since 1993.
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The Aizkraukle Medical Academy and Clinical Hospital of Latvia, which was founded in 1993, is one of the most prestigious hospitals in Latvia. It is a state-owned institution that has been in operation since 1993. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including general medicine and surgery, pediatric surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurology and psychiatry, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.
The hospital offers a wide range of services including general medicine and surgery, pediatric surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurology and psychiatry
13.Lieldiena State Central Hospital:
Lieldiena State Central Hospital of Latvia is located in the city of Riga, Latvia. It is a modern hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and staff.
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Lieldiena State Central Hospital of Latvia was established in 1864. It has been providing healthcare services to the people of Latvia for over 160 years now. The hospital has grown into a large complex with 9 buildings, 6 operating theatres and 1,000 beds spread across its grounds.
The hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services to both local and international patients. It also provides highly skilled medical care to patients from all over the world as well as training for future doctors and nurses.
14.Ventspils Municipal Clinical Hospital “Ventspils”:
Ventspils Municipal Clinical Hospital “Ventspils” is located in the city of Ventspils, Latvia. It was opened in 1964 and has been providing medical services to the residents of Ventspils since then.
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The hospital provides a range of services such as outpatient clinics, diagnostic centers, surgical and obstetric departments, day care for children with special needs, forensic medicine, etc.
The hospital has a total area of about 2 hectares and it consists of four buildings: the main building (with an area of 1 hectare), two other buildings with an area of 0.5 hectare each (for outpatient clinics), and a building with an area of 0.2 hectares (for emergency department).
15.The National University Hospital “Valtera”:
The National University Hospital “Valtera” of Latvia is located in the heart of Riga, the capital city of Latvia. The hospital offers a wide range of services including medical and surgical care, maternity and gynecology care and rehabilitation.
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The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities that include three operating theaters, an intensive care unit, a cardiac cath lab and a blood bank. In addition to these facilities, the hospital also has outpatient clinics for various specialties such as general surgery, orthopedics and neurology.
The National University Hospital “Valtera” of Latvia was founded in 1874 by Prof. Dr. Jānis Valters who was a professor at the University of Latvia at that time.
16.Aizkraukle University Hospital:
Aizkraukle University Hospital is a public hospital in the city of Aizkraukle, Latvia. The hospital was established in 1993 and currently has about 1,000 employees.
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Aizkraukle University Hospital is located on the north-west side of Aizkraukle city, about 2km from the centre. The hospital has 34 beds and a staff of more than 300 people who work in different departments. There are two emergency rooms at the hospital that can accommodate up to 10 patients each.
The hospital has a total surface area of 16,500m² with three floors and three wards equipped with 24 beds each. There are also six operating theatres at the facility that can accommodate up to 30 patients each.
17.Cēsis City Hospital:
Cēsis City Hospital (CCH) is the largest hospital in Latvia with a total of 1,500 beds. It provides care for all types of patients.
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The hospital has a long tradition and has been a part of the city since its establishment in 1945. The hospital is located on the northern part of Cēsis, which is one of the oldest cities in Latvia.
In addition to providing medical services, CCH also offers a wide range of social services to local residents including health care, education, culture and recreation. It also has an outpatient clinic and an emergency room that are open 24 hours per day.
The hospital has received numerous awards for its efforts over many years and it is considered one of the best hospitals in Latvia today.
18.Sigulda State Hospital:
The Sigulda State Hospital is a general hospital in Sigulda, Latvia. It is the largest hospital in the country.
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The Sigulda State Hospital was founded in 1779 and has been operating since then. It is located at Riga Street, 2.
The hospital provides services to patients of all ages, including children and the elderly.
It has 500 beds and is one of the most modern hospitals in Europe with a state-of-the-art ultrasound system, an MRI scanner and a CT scanner among others.
The hospital also offers outpatient services for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer.
19.Jūrmala Municipal Regional hospital:
The Jūrmala Municipal Regional hospital of Latvia is a public hospital in the capital of Latvia, Jūrmala. It was founded in 1868 as a general hospital and has been operating since then.
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The main building is located on the bank of the Daugava River in central Jūrmala. It provides healthcare services to about 40,000 people from 22 surrounding municipalities and to many visitors from abroad.
The hospital has about 1,500 employees and employs about 500 doctors, nurses and other medical staff. The total number of beds is 1,200 with a large number of outpatient clinics that offer services such as X-ray examination, laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging.
20.Kocēni Municipality General hospital:
Kocēni Municipality General hospital of Latvia is located in Kocēni, Latvia. It is the largest hospital in the country and provides healthcare to over 500,000 people every year.
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Kocēni municipality general hospital of Latvia offers a wide range of services and has a well-equipped emergency department with more than 100 beds. The hospital also has an outpatient clinic, operating rooms, outpatients’ ward, intensive care unit, coronary care unit and radiology department.
The hospital is highly accessible with good transport links to the city centre and it has a modern parking system with electronic parking cards that can be used by visitors 24 hours a day.
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Contents
1.University Hospital of Latvia, Riga:
2.Liepaja University Hospital:
3.Ventspils University Hospital:
4.Daugavpils University Hospital:
6.Jelgava Central Hospital (JCH), Jelgava:
7.Daugavpils Central Hospital (DCH), Daugavpils:
8.Valmiera University Hospital:
9.Riga Stradiņš University Hospital:
10.Riga Medics University Hospital:
11.Kaunas City Clinical Hospital:
12.Aizkraukle Medical Academy and Clinical Hospital:
13.Lieldiena State Central Hospital:
14.Ventspils Municipal Clinical Hospital “Ventspils”:
15.The National University Hospital “Valtera”:
16.Aizkraukle University Hospital: