AGP Executive Report

Medical Legacy: Lithuanian histologist and physician Professor Albertas Vitkus, who taught generations of doctors and led a Kaunas medical institute department for 23 years, has died at 97. Hospital Care: Former president Valdas Adamkus’s health is improving, but doctors say he will remain at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics for continued treatment. Obesity Treatment: A European procedure has backed extending the use of QSIVA, a weight-management medicine, to adolescents aged 12 and older with obesity; Lithuania is among 17 countries expected to issue national decisions. Alzheimer’s Research: A study involving researchers from Lithuania, Finland and Italy found in a computer model that partially blocking a receptor subunit could restore memory-related activity disrupted by amyloid buildup. The findings are not yet proof of a treatment in people. Health Workforce: Doctors say Lithuania’s health sector needs more funding, citing low salaries and staff shortages.

Adamkus’s Health: Doctors say former president Valdas Adamkus is improving, but he will remain at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics for continued treatment. He was admitted on September 26 and turns 100 on November 3. Adolescent Obesity Treatment: A European procedure has backed extending QSIVA, a weight-management medicine, to patients aged 12 and older with obesity. Lithuania is among 17 countries where national decisions are expected to follow. Alzheimer’s Research: Researchers from Lithuania, Italy and Finland used a computer model to show that partially blocking a specific brain receptor could restore memory-related network function disrupted by amyloid-beta. The findings are not yet evidence of a treatment in patients. Health Workforce: Lithuanian doctors say the health sector needs more funding, pointing to low salaries and staff shortages.

Obesity Treatment: A European procedure has backed extending QSIVA, a weight-management medicine, to adolescents aged 12 and older with obesity. National decisions are expected in the 17 participating countries, including Lithuania, where the drug is already approved for adults. Health Workforce: Lithuanian doctors say the health sector needs more funding, citing low salaries and staff shortages. Alzheimer’s Research: A study involving researchers from Lithuania, Finland and Italy found that partially blocking a specific brain receptor restored memory function in a computer model of Alzheimer’s disease. The finding is not yet a treatment for patients.

Alzheimer’s Research: A study involving Lithuanian researchers found that partially blocking a receptor restored memory function in a computer model of Alzheimer’s disease. The results are promising, but they do not show that the approach works as a treatment in people. Healthcare Workforce: Lithuanian doctors say the health sector needs more funding, citing low salaries and staff shortages. Adamkus Update: Former President Valdas Adamkus’s condition is improving, doctors say, though he remains in hospital. Access to Care: Former Belarusian political prisoners in Lithuania are receiving support as they settle in, with medical and dental care gradually being arranged.

Alzheimer’s Research: Researchers from Lithuania, Italy and Finland used a computer model to show that partially blocking a brain receptor could reverse memory problems linked to amyloid buildup. The finding is not yet a proven treatment in people. Care and Support: Former Belarusian political prisoners in Lithuania are working through access to medical, psychological and social assistance, with care and dental issues gradually being resolved. Health Services: Lithuanian doctors say the health sector needs more funding, pointing to low salaries and staff shortages. Former President Valdas Adamkus’s condition is improving, though he remains in hospital.

Alzheimer’s Research: A computational study involving researchers from Lithuania, Italy and Finland found that partially blocking a specific brain receptor restored memory function in a model of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings are not yet a treatment tested in people. Care for Former Prisoners: In Lithuania, former Belarusian political prisoners are working to access medical, dental and psychological support as they rebuild their lives, according to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s office. Healthcare Workforce: Doctors say Lithuania’s health sector needs more funding, citing low salaries and staff shortages. Adamkus Update: Former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus’s condition is improving, though he remains in hospital.

Medical Devices: A European patent court ruled that Angelalign’s Torque Ridges aligners infringe Align Technology’s patent, ordering the company to stop sales and recall products in Lithuania and 16 other countries. The decision can be appealed. Care in Lithuania: Former Belarusian political prisoners who were forcibly deported to Lithuania are working through access to medical, dental, psychological and social support, a meeting with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya heard. Hospital Update: Former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus’ condition is improving, but he remains in hospital, doctors said.

Care in Lithuania: Former Belarusian political prisoners who were forcibly deported to Lithuania are working through access to medical, psychological and social support. Their residency documents are in place, and medical and dental care is gradually being arranged. Adamkus Update: Doctors say former Lithuanian president Valdas Adamkus is improving in hospital, though he remains under care.

Care for Former Prisoners: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Lithuania with Belarusian former political prisoners, discussing access to medical, psychological and social support as they adjust to life in the country. Dental and medical care issues are gradually being resolved. Adamkus Update: Former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus’s condition is improving, though he remains in hospital, doctors say.

Care for Former Prisoners: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Lithuania with former Belarusian political prisoners, who are rebuilding their lives with help accessing medical, psychological and social support. Their medical and dental care is gradually being arranged. Recovery Update: Former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus’ condition is improving, though he remains in hospital, doctors said. Medicine Deliveries: FedEx has launched a digital service in Lithuania and 25 other European markets to manage temperature-controlled shipments for medicines, vaccines and clinical-trial supplies.

Hospital Update: Former President Valdas Adamkus is improving but remains in hospital, doctors said. Medicine Delivery: FedEx has launched a portal for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments in 26 European markets, including Lithuania, supporting deliveries of medicines, vaccines and clinical-trial supplies.

Hospital Update: Doctors say former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus is improving but remains in hospital. Children’s Wellbeing: Lithuania recorded one of the EU’s largest drops in child poverty risk between 2019 and 2025, according to a new study. Public Health Watch: Lithuania is considering transit restrictions after an unconfirmed report of plague; no confirmed outbreak is reported.

Pharma Logistics: FedEx’s new temperature-controlled shipping portal covers Lithuania and 25 other European markets, serving drugmakers, biotech firms and clinical-trial operators. Hospital Update: Former President Valdas Adamkus’s condition is improving, though he remains in Santaros Clinics for treatment. Public Health: Lithuania’s health minister says the risk of pneumonic plague spreading is very low, following an unconfirmed report that prompted discussion of transit restrictions.

Pharma Logistics: FedEx has launched a portal for booking and managing temperature-controlled medicine shipments in 26 European markets, including Lithuania, supporting the safe transport of medicines, vaccines and clinical-trial supplies. Former President’s Health: Doctors say Valdas Adamkus’ condition is improving, though he remains at Santaros Clinics for treatment. Plague Preparedness: Lithuania’s health minister says the risk of pneumonic plague spreading is very low and the country is prepared for a possible case; authorities report no increased risk. Medical Technology: A Lithuanian manufacturer is betting on growth as femtosecond lasers find new medical uses.

Hospital Update: Former President Valdas Adamkus remains at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics for treatment after surgery. His condition has improved, doctors say, though he remains in hospital. Plague Preparedness: Lithuania’s health minister says the risk of pneumonic plague spreading from Russia is very low, and the country is prepared to respond if a case emerges. Medical Innovation: A Lithuanian manufacturer is scaling up production of femtosecond lasers as demand grows for their medical uses. Child Wellbeing: An EU study reports that Lithuania was among the countries with the largest reductions in child poverty risk from 2019 to 2025.

Hospital Update: Former President Valdas Adamkus’s condition is improving, but he remains at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics for treatment after surgery. He turns 100 on November 3. Plague Preparedness: Lithuania’s health minister says the risk of pneumonic plague spreading from Russia is very low, with no sign of increased risk; officials say the country is prepared for a possible case. Health Investment: Lithuania’s 2027 budget plans an extra €172 million for health insurance contributions. Separately, a Lithuanian manufacturer is scaling up production as demand grows for medical uses of femtosecond lasers.