Introducing the Study: Health Economics Barometer 2025

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The study reveals in a consolidated way how healthcare system funding and service accessibility impact Latvia's economic development and public well-being. The Barometer is based on data and analysis, providing a clear overview of the sector's challenges and potential directions for strategic investments.

The aim of the study is to draw the attention of the public and decision-makers to healthcare financing issues, as well as to identify possible directions for strategic investments.

The study was developed by the analytics and management group PowerHouse Latvia in cooperation with the Faculty of Social Sciences of Rīga Stradiņš University, the Latvian Junior Doctors’ Association, the Latvian Patient Organisation Network, and the WifOR Institute. The study is supported by the Association of International Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (SIFFA) and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA).

Event Agenda

8.30–9.00 Registration and Morning Coffee
9.00–9.30

Opening Remarks

  • Dr. Hosams Abu Meri, Minister for Health of the Republic of Latvia
  • Dr. Karina Palkova, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Rīga Stradiņš University
  • Liene Siliņa, Chair of the Board, Association of International Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (SIFFA)
  • Nathalie Moll, Director General, European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)
9.30–9.50

Presentation of the Study: Health Economics Barometer 2025

  • Mārtiņš Vargulis, Director of Risk and Governance, PowerHouse Latvia; Author of the study
  • Beāte Livdanska, Lecturer and Researcher (acting), Faculty of Social Sciences, Rīga Stradiņš University; Co-author of the study
 
9.50–10.30

Analytical Insights

  • On the Macroeconomic Significance of Health Investment and Data Interpretation in Decision-Making Dr. Oļegs Krasnopjorovs, Chief Economist, Macroeconomic Analysis Division, Monetary Policy Department, Bank of Latvia

  • Investment in Health as a Catalyst for National Economies (in English) Dr. Karla Hernandez-Villafuerte, Senior Health Economist, WifOR Institute
10.30–11.00 Break
11.00–12.15

Panel Discussion: A Billion for Health – Where to Find It and How to Invest Wisely?

  • Anda Čakša, Chair of the Budget and Finance (Taxation) Committee, Parliament of the Republic of Latvia
  • Jānis Upenieks, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia
  • Svens Henkuzens, Deputy State Secretary for Health Policy, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Latvia
  • Baiba Ziemele, Chair of the Board, Latvian Patient Organisation Network
  • Dr. Jānis Vētra, Chair of the Board, Latvian Junior Doctors’ Association
  • Moderator: Kristīne Garklāva

Date of event:

September 23, 2025

Time:

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Target audience:

citizens

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