Riga Maternity Hospital has temporarily closed its sixth-floor family ward, comprising 10 rooms, citing acute shortages in both funding and medical personnel.
The decision affects new parents who had booked these specific accommodations, though the hospital has indicated that alternative high-comfort rooms on other floors remain available for use.
She noted that the financial and staffing deficits are well-known issues within the industry, forcing difficult operational choices to maintain service quality elsewhere.
Santa Markova, chair of the hospital's board, acknowledged the systemic challenges facing the healthcare sector.
She noted that the financial and staffing deficits are well-known issues within the industry, forcing difficult operational choices to maintain service quality elsewhere.
The closure is described as a temporary measure while the institution manages its resource allocation.
This development underscores the ongoing pressure on Latvia's public health infrastructure.