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We use innovative science and technology to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.

09/04/2026

Last week, Novartis Baltics in Latvia welcomed 14 curious high school pupils as part of Junior Achievement Latvia Ēnu diena (Shadow Day) - a national initiative helping young people understand what different professions really look like.

Together, we demystified healthcare: how innovative medicines are discovered, why patients must stay at the center of every decision, and how science, policy, and business come together to improve lives. Students explored Novartis values, real‑life healthcare challenges, and worked on ideas to promote heart‑healthy habits among their peers ❤️

Honest questions, fresh perspectives, and real curiosity remind us why opening our doors matters.
Reimagining medicine starts with understanding it.

Thank you to colleagues who made the day possible and inspired what may be future healthcare leaders.

07/04/2026

On World Health Day, we highlight a simple truth: the health of our people defines the competitiveness of our countries. A strong health system is not a cost line, it is a strategic economic asset.

But our preventable and treatable mortality rates remain above OECD levels, and cancer screening rates are still too low, meaning later diagnoses, higher costs, and lost healthy years.

Healthy people:
✔️ contribute longer to the labour market
✔️ drive productivity and innovation
✔️ strengthen national resilience and growth

To stay competitive, the Baltics need:
1. Earlier detection through stronger screening and faster diagnostics
2. Better cardiovascular and cancer care pathways
3. Predictable, innovation ready health funding
4. Fairer financial protection for patients

📣 Our message for World Health Day:
Investing in people’s health is the most effective way to build stronger, more competitive, and more resilient Baltic societies.

24/03/2026

Did you know cardiovascular disease affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide? Yet approximately 80% of CVD, including heart attack and stroke, is preventable. Knowing the risk factors associated with CVD is an important first step in helping to prevent it.

🧬 Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetically determined cardiovascular risk factor that remains widely under recognized. Elevated Lp(a) can significantly increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, independent of other risk factors.

🔍 Awareness remains low among both the public and healthcare professionals, despite the fact that around 1 in 5 people worldwide have elevated Lp(a) levels, often without knowing it.

🩺 Lp(a) can be measured with a simple blood test, typically needed only once in a lifetime. Greater awareness can help enable more informed conversations about cardiovascular risk and prevention.

On Lp(a) Awareness Day, we support efforts to increase understanding and dialogue around this important cardiovascular risk factor.

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06/03/2026

On International Women’s Day we celebrate women across our communities while also highlighting something essential: women’s health and the importance of breast cancer screening.

At Novartis, we believe that good health creates opportunity. Preventive health checks are one of the most meaningful ways to take care of ourselves and the people around us. Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, and participation in national screening programmes can make a real difference.

We encourage women across the Baltics, and those who support them, to learn more about breast cancer screening in their country:

🇪🇪 Estonia
Rinnavähi sõeluuring (Tervisekassa)
🔗https://tervisekassa.ee/en/breast-cancer-screening

🇱🇻 Latvia
Krūts vēža profilaktiskā pārbaude (SPKC)
🔗https://www.spkc.gov.lv/lv/kruts-veza-profilaktiska-parbaude

🇱🇹 Lithuania
Krūties vėžio prevencija (VLK)
🔗https://ligoniukasa.lrv.lt/lt/veiklos-sritys/informacija-gyventojams/ligu-prevencijos-programos/kruties-vezio-prevencija/

Celebrating March 8 we recognize the strength, dedication and impact of women everywhere. Supporting preventive health is one way we can contribute to a healthier future for all women.

27/02/2026

We choose action‑driven optimism for on International Optimists Day - because every patient in the Baltics deserves timely access to innovation.💙

Today, optimism means acting together to shorten the time patients wait for breakthrough treatments.
Across our region, those waits remain too long:

🇱🇹 Lithuania: 819 days
🇪🇪 Estonia: 713 days
🇱🇻 Latvia: 642 days

Delays like these limit patient outcomes and slow down our region’s economic strength and security‑related resilience. But the Baltics are powered by innovation, collaboration and a shared ambition to do better.

At , optimism is our commitment to action.
Let’s move the needle together and ensure no patient is left waiting. 🚀🌍

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25/02/2026

📢 Welcome to Baltics & Ukraine, Ana Rita Ferreira!

We’re excited to announce Ana Rita Ferreira as our new Head of Medical Baltics and Ukraine (ad interim), effective February 1, 2026. Ana Rita joins us with more than 15 years of clinical and pharmaceutical experience across country, regional and global Medical Affairs roles.

💬 “I feel honored to take the responsibility of leading this proactive, integrated and impactful medical team, contributing to the impact for Baltics and Ukraine patients.” - Ana Rita Ferreira

Known for her collaborative leadership, passion for people and commitment to excellence, Ana Rita will play a key role in driving medical innovation and delivering outstanding outcomes for patients across the region.

We look forward to shaping the future of healthcare in Baltics and Ukraine together. 🤝

Join us in giving Ana Rita a very warm welcome to the Novartis Baltics team! 🎉

24/02/2026

🇪🇪 Estonia’s Independence Day is a powerful reminder of the courage that shaped the nation and the ambition that continues to define its future.

From restoring independence to becoming a global symbol of digital excellence, Estonia has shown how vision, knowledge, and determination can build a modern and dynamic society. 💡🌍

At Novartis Baltics, we are proud to collaborate with healthcare professionals and partners across Estonia to advance science and improve patient outcomes - a commitment rooted in partnership, trust, and a forward-looking spirit that mirrors Estonia’s own path.

Happy Independence Day! 💙🖤🤍

13/02/2026

Valentine’s Day is not only about love - but it is also a moment to reflect on the heart health that allows us to be there for the people we love.

👉 Cardiovascular diseases remain the No.1 cause of death across the Baltics, silently taking lives and separating families far too early. Many of the key risk factors, particularly elevated cholesterol, often show no symptoms and can be managed when detected early.

❤️This Valentine’s Day, we encourage everyone to take a proactive step toward heart health:

- Schedule a cholesterol and heart-health risk-factor check
- Maintain hearth-healthy habits with movement, mindful eating and moments of rest
- Remind your loved ones to take care of their hearts too

Strong hearts build strong communities.

Take care of your heart today - so you can be present tomorrow.

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04/02/2026

Today, on World Cancer Day, we reaffirm our commitment to transforming cancer care. 🎗️

📊Approximately 1 in 5 people will develop cancer in their lifetime, and 1 in 9 men and 1 in 12 women will be affected by the disease.

Cancer affects everyone, but not equally. Across we are passionate about reducing disparities by empowering underserved communities, expanding access to reliable information, and supporting early detection efforts across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

🤝 We are also dedicated to bringing partners together - clinicians, patient organizations, and community leaders to amplify impact and accelerate progress for across the region.

Are you with us to help ensure better, more equal access and outcomes for everyone?💙

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26/01/2026

Let’s take bold steps to modernize healthcare: driving innovation, improving access, and boosting Europe’s competitiveness for the benefit of every patient. 💡🌍

Baltics at a glance: priority actions from the European Semester Recommendations
✅ Estonia: Secure sustainable funding for both healthcare and long-term care, so that services remain accessible and affordable for all, even as costs rise.
✅ Latvia: Strengthen the health system by expanding the range of services covered, increasing both staff and funding, and reducing the financial burden on patients - so more people can get the care they need.
✅ Lithuania: Make healthcare more resilient by improving access to primary and preventive care, and by ensuring there are enough health professionals to meet patient needs.

The recent Health at a Glance 2025 report highlights that, to stay competitive, Europe must prevent non-communicable diseases, accelerate digital transformation, reinforce primary care, and ensure affordable access to innovation. When we reward value, speed up access, and scale digital health, patients benefit - and Europe’s global competitiveness grows.

Novartis calls for policies that put patients first by rewarding health innovation, setting ambitious investment targets, and reforming pricing to accelerate access. These steps not only deliver breakthrough therapies faster, but also drive economic growth and strengthen society’s resilience.

2026 is the time to act.

Together with partners in the Baltics, we can build healthcare systems that deliver innovation, equity, and sustainability for all.

13/01/2026

As we step into 2026, Novartis Baltics leadership is looking ahead with shared goals to improve patient access, strengthen partnerships, and build sustainable healthcare across the Baltics 💙🤝

“Through strong partnerships and a shared sense of purpose, we are breaking down barriers and accelerating innovation, helping people maintain economic activity and building resilient societies. Every barrier we remove is a door opened - for a future, a family, a life lived with dignity. My deep gratitude to the teams and partners who deliver their best every day to make these ambitions a reality.”
Ramunė Lauciuvienė, Country President Baltics & Ukraine

“Stable public financing underpins effective health system planning. We aim towards predictable healthcare financing as essential for resilient systems, especially amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.”
Samarth Pawar, Country CFO Baltics & Ukraine

“We aim to unlock patient access to Novartis’ valuable and breakthrough products by advancing innovation, enabling flexible reimbursement solutions, accelerating time to market, and fostering strategic partnerships and policy advocacy.”
Kersti Maeses, Value & Access Coordinator Baltics & Ukraine

“We will position Novartis as a clear industry leader: driving field excellence, harnessing AI, and delivering customer centric digital experiences.”
Konstantins Djacenko, Business Excellence & Ex*****on Head, Baltics & Ukraine

Together with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patient communities, we’re committed to making 2026 a year of measurable impact across the Baltics 🌍📈

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