As the World Commemorates AIDS Day, Specialists Remind: HIV Treatment Enables People with HIV Infection to Live a Good Quality Life and Prevents HIV Transmission

121 – that`s the number of people in Lithuania who tested positive for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) last year, almost half of whom were from Vilnius County, according to the data obtained by the National Public Health Center (NVSC). An ...

The Number of Sick People Is Increasing: Getting Vaccinated Is the Best Way to Protect Yourself

The National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health (NVSC) informs that the overall rate of influenza, acute respiratory infections (ARI) and COVID-19 disease has increased over the week in the country. At the end of last week, the total incidence rate of the listed diseases reached 900.9 cases per 100 000 compared ...

NVSC Calls to Get Tested for Viral Hepatitis, HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections

European testing week 2022 is taking place on 21-28 November across all Europe. This week, testing institutions and organizations are invited to pull their effort together  to raise public awareness of the importance of early testing for viral Hepatitis, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).