Marija Jakubauskienė

Marija Jakubauskienė is a Lithuanian academic and politician who has served as the Minister of Health since 2024. An associate professor at the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, she transitioned into government service to lead national health policy. Following the resignation of the Paluckas Government in August 2025, she continued her duties in an acting capacity under the caretaker administration. Her career bridges the gap between medical academia and public administration, focusing on healthcare reform and national health priorities.