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Ireland’s EU Council Presidency “Medicines Week.”
Discussions reaffirmed that clinical trials, innovation, access to medicines and supply security remain key EU health priorities. Insights and connections will support Lithuania’s preparations for its 2027 EU Council Presidency.
💚 October in Lithuania highlights mental health.
Ministry of Health team wears green to support the “Green Light for Life” social campaign. AI can generate words, but not human connection. Check in, listen and be there. No one should face mental health struggles alone.
🇱🇹🤝🇯🇵 Lithuania and Japan are strengthening cooperation in health innovation. During a working visit to Japan, Vice Minister Daniel Naumovas met with Vice Minister and Chief Medical Officer Masami Sakoi to discuss biotech, digital health, AI and oncology.
🔊 HARMONY partners from 9 countries met in Lithuania to share good practices for young people’s mental health—from addiction prevention to psychological support.
🌍 Sharing what works across countries helps inspire new solutions and strengthen youth wellbeing across Europe 🤝
🇱🇹 Health Minister Linas Kukuraitis joined an informal EU health ministers’ meeting in Dublin, focusing on innovation, access to medicines and integrated healthcare. Lithuania is committed to strengthening life sciences and biotech so innovations reach patients faster. 💡💊🤝
From 1 May 2027, tobacco, e-cigarette and refill packaging in Lithuania will include info on free help to quit smoking.
“People need to know free services that can help them quit smoking and change habits,” says Vice Minister Ignas Rubikas.
🇪🇪 Palju õnne sünnipäevaks, Eesti! @StenbockiMaja
Sveikiname Estiją su Nepriklausomybės atkūrimo diena!
Proud of our Baltic doctors and nurses! 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪 Training in Ukraine, they gained vital skills in treating war injuries and managing mass casualties.
They now bring this experience home—strengthening preparedness for crises and emergencies across the Baltic countries.
Lithuania’s approach to strengthening health system resilience is gaining international attention.
"Think Global Health" highlights how Lithuanian healthcare professionals volunteer in Ukraine to gain vital experience.
Read more: shorturl.at/sp9yd
🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪 The first joint Baltic healthcare professionals' traineeship in Ukraine has begun.
These traineeships let our specialists learn in real conditions. This is knowledge that cannot be gained through theoretical training. Together, we are strengthening regional resilience.
Strong public health systems don't just treat disease—they find it early. Expanding access to hepatitis C screening is helping more people receive timely treatment and avoid serious complications.
#HepatitisC #Prevention
🤝 A new chapter for Lithuania’s healthcare system.
Leadership transitions at the Ministry of Health. We thank Dr. Marija Jakubauskienė for her leadership and welcome Linas Kukuraitis as Minister of Health.
Wishing him strength and success.
When Venezuela needed help, Lithuania answered🇻🇪
Lithuanian rescuers and medics provided lifesaving assistance after the devastating earthquakes. For their courage and dedication, they have been awarded Venezuela’s Order of Heroes. We are incredibly proud of You. Thank You! 💙
🛡️ At #GlobalFact2026, Lithuania’s Health Minister and Estonia’s Social Affairs Minister discussed health disinformation.
“Disinformation acts like a virus, and public trust in the state is our immune system. It must be strengthened through open dialogue.” — Health Minister
Lithuania 🇱🇹 and #Ukraine 🇺🇦signed a Joint Declaration on cooperation to strengthen preparedness and resilience.
A safe and strong Europe is impossible without Ukraine—our duty is to learn from its experience and support its integration into the European family.
We were pleased to take part in the 12th Small Countries Initiative High-Level Meeting in Riga.
‼️Discussions on healthcare workforce shortages, staff wellbeing, and workforce ageing highlighted challenges that are crucial to address for the long-term sustainable health systems.
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🇱🇹 Lithuania deepens ties with @CERN - a leading global authority in fundamental science and research, including in the medical field.
Key takeaways from Health Minister Marija Jokubauskienė’s visit to CERN:
🚀 Boosting cooperation in cutting-edge medical technologies and research
🤝 Strategic discussions with CERN Director-General Mark Thomson on long-term partnership and Lithuania’s continued path toward deeper engagement with CERN
🧠 Exploring opportunities through the Next Ion Medical Machine Study (NIMMS) programme and the MEDICIS (Medical Isotopes Collected from ISOLDE) project
🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪 Highlighting the strong partnership and collaboration of Lithuanian, Latvian, and Estonian scientists within the Baltic Group at CERN
#Lithuania #CERN #Science #Innovation #HealthTech #MedTech #ScienceDiplomacy
✅ Lithuania’s Health Minister concluded her visit to Geneva for the 79th #WorldHealthAssembly.
Lithuania stated that today’s geopolitical challenges, pandemics & climate change require not only crisis management, but also the development of strong, resilient health systems.
ℹ️Health Minister met with EU Commissioner for Defence & Space to discuss Lithuania’s healthcare readiness for emergencies and potential military conflicts, including investments in hospital infrastructure. #EmergencyPreparedness
Read more: shorturl.at/JrON0
Preparedness of health sector for crises, including military ones, is vital for #EUdefence readiness.
Minister Marija Jakubauskienė&🇱🇹@LithuaniaHealth learn from 🇺🇦 to operate institutions&personnel during crises: path for the whole 🇪🇺Eastern Flank to follow!
#EasternFlankTalks
