Ogre Municipality Recognized for Promoting Health and Disease Prevention

Strategic Insights -

The Ogre regional government in Latvia has demonstrated its commitment to public health and disease prevention by actively participating in the National Network of Healthy Local Governments (NVPT) and implementing various education and information activities. As one of the most engaged municipalities in the network, Ogre has created a separate structural unit for health promotion work, staffed by health promotion coordinators who play a crucial role in promoting the health of the population.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ogre municipality is one of the most active and responsive members of the National Network of Healthy Local Governments (NVPT) in Latvia, implementing various public education and information activities.
  • The municipality has created a separate structural unit for health promotion work, Oveseliba, which is a functional unit of the Ogre Municipality Sports Center.
  • The municipality has a team of health promotion specialists who have significantly contributed to promoting cancer screening coverage and providing timely information to residents.
  • The Ogre municipality has been recognized by the National Network of Healthy Local Governments for its support in achieving the network's goals and fulfilling the criteria.

Statistics:

  • Out of 43 municipalities involved in the NVPT network, Ogre municipality is one of the most active and responsive.
  • In 2025, the municipality implemented various public education and information activities to promote disease prevention.
  • The municipality has created a separate structural unit for health promotion work, which is staffed by health promotion coordinators.
  • The Oveseliba structural unit has played a crucial role in promoting the health of the population in Ogre.

Sources:

  • Ogre Municipality [https://www.ogresnovads.lv/lv]