Latvia’s Ministry of Health is addressing concerns over inconsistent hospital care quality as it moves forward with a planned network reform. Latvian Television reported on June 21st that the ministry has identified cases where regional hospitals provided substandard care, necessitating corrective procedures by specialists in Riga. These incidents highlight a long-standing issue within the Latvian healthcare system. The reform aims to rectify these disparities and improve overall patient outcomes across the country. The Ministry has not released details on the specific cases under review, but acknowledges the need for improvement. The planned changes to the hospital network are intended to ensure more consistent and higher-quality medical services are available to all Latvian residents.