Multiplier event of the Med-Integro project in Latvia

On October 5th, 2024, an impactful online conference marked the closing event of the MED-INTEGRO project. Hosted by Latvian project partner Eurofortis in partnership with Latvian Medical Association (Latvijas Ārstu biedrība), the conference gathered more than 200 healthcare professionals. Running from 10:00 to 14:30, the event offered a comprehensive program focused on MED-INTEGRO project outcomes and practical insights for strengthening healthcare in Latvia.

The conference began with Eurofortis presenting an overview of the MED-INTEGRO project that was launched in 2022 in collaboration with partners from Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Eurofortis shared significant achievements, including the development of the Med-Integro platform, which provides useful resources, such as language-learning courses for foreign healthcare workers. These materials aim to ease the transition for professionals adapting to the Latvian healthcare environment and are now freely accessible to anyone in need.

Following the project introduction, Eurofortis presented an overview of the current situation in Latvia's healthcare field, highlighting both challenges and areas of growth. The presentation included a legal analysis prepared by Slovak partners, which explained the major barriers to the integration. At the end, attendees were encouraged to share their ideas and suggestions on how to foster interest in medicine as a career path among youth.

After a lunch break, attended could learn about various initiatives that support foreign doctors who are pursuing their career in Latvia. Latvian Medical Association organise language classes, which will now offer MED-INTEGRO's language course as a supplementary learning material. Our partnership strengthens a collective commitment to helping foreign professionals build successful careers in Latvia’s healthcare system. Conference attendees were invited to share their experiences and opinions related to the integration of foreign medical professionals.

Overall, the MED-INTEGRO final conference was a milestone in the project’s journey, celebrating the successful project implementation and setting the stage for future collaborations. With free resources now available, MED-INTEGRO project will continue to support foreign medical professionals and strengthen Latvia’s healthcare community.