Healthcare and Wellfare
Health and well-being are deeply interconnected pillars of urban life, directly impacting residents’ quality of life and the city’s long-term development. An effective healthcare infrastructure and high-quality, people-centered, and integrated medical services are essential to ensuring public well-being.
Riga is advancing smart health and well-being solutions to improve access to medical services, personalize healthcare, optimize resource use, enable faster response in emergency situations, and promote preventive care. A key priority is the digitalization and accessibility of health data to support service quality and development, including the creation of integrated health and well-being data systems.
The city is also developing a range of innovative technologies, such as the use of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and rehabilitation, and patient navigation systems in hospitals to improve the care experience.
Looking ahead, Riga will continue to invest in virtual assistants to support patient communication and guidance, digital tools to automate healthcare processes, and systems that streamline appointment scheduling with specialists. In addition, the city will explore new technologies for health and well-being monitoring, as well as the automation of physical healthcare operations, such as the use of autonomous robots for transporting sterilised instruments.
Focus areas
Innovative technologies for improving healthcare services and well-being
Patient-centered support and personalized care
Effective, inclusive, and sustainable social care Projects
The project equips the Vecāķi Rescue Station with an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of autonomous patrol and rescue missions along the coastline and swimming areas. The solution enhances the efficiency and safety of rescue teams, enabling faster response times and more effective lifesaving operations. The Significance of the Project for Riga […]
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The project developed and implemented a digital and automation solution for managing the maintenance operations of Riga’s municipal wheelchair lift fleet. The system provides a unified data environment and standardized workflows. The new application enables municipal employees and maintenance service providers to submit, receive, and process service and repair requests more efficiently, while also offering […]
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The project introduced an Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring system for wheelchair lifts across Riga City Municipality. The system enables remote monitoring and data analysis of lift operations, allowing timely maintenance, increased user safety, and optimized maintenance costs. The Significance of the Project for Riga Before the project’s implementation, lift maintenance was carried out twice […]
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The project established a system for measuring vehicle-generated noise levels in the urban environment using noise sensors and video surveillance cameras. The solution enables the collection and analysis of data on noise sources and intensity, providing a basis for developing proposals to reduce noise pollution. The Significance of the Project for Riga Residents of central […]
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