Medicine
News about healthcare — hospitals, medical services, new technologies, reforms, and health initiatives.
New antibiotics are added to the free list for pediatric treatment
The National Health Insurance Fund is preparing revolutionary changes in medication services for children up to 7 years old, expanding the list of free medications for acute illnesses.
Privacy and Data Protection in Online Communication
The National Health Insurance Fund presents a detailed policy for personal data management, which explains the mechanisms for storing and processing information from user devices.
The healthcare system is being modernized with a large-scale medical equipment project
The Ministry of Healthcare presented the final results of a large-scale national project to support outpatient medical care, which covered 47 medical facilities and 6 transfusion hematology centers.
Life-Saving Test: How Early Diagnosis Changes the Fate of Newborns
International Neonatal Screening Day marks the revolutionary method for early detection of rare diseases in newborns, developed by Dr. Robert Guthrie and applied today in Bulgaria with state support.
The Ministry of Health responds to reform proposals from a citizens' committee
The Ministry of Healthcare thoroughly analyzes the received proposals for changes in the system, explaining its position regarding the remuneration and specializations of medical professionals.
Electronic Health Record: Mobile Campaign Reaches Every Bulgarian
The Ministry of Health has launched a large-scale national initiative to promote the mobile application eHealth, which will help citizens gain easy access to their health data.
Revolution in Medical Information Access: Doctors with a New Electronic Portal
The National Health Insurance Fund introduced an innovative electronic platform that allows general practitioners to track protocols for expensive medications in real time, while simultaneously improving financial control.
Bulgaria successfully passed the health review in the OECD
The Minister of Health presented the national health strategy to the experts of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the country receiving high marks for the progress achieved.
A large-scale health project modernizes outpatient medical care
The Ministry of Health has finalized a large-scale project to support medical structures, aimed at improving diagnostic capacity and addressing infectious diseases through innovative interventions.
New wave of fraudulent emails, claiming to be from NHIF
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) warns of a series of fake electronic messages sent in its name. Citizens are urged to be vigilant and report such suspicious letters to the competent authorities.
The Bulgarian Health Minister participates in a debate on critical medicines and the reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation.
The Minister of Health of Bulgaria, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvi Kirillov, participated in a meeting of the EU Council on Health, where legislative proposals for critical medicines and the reform of pharmaceutical legislation were discussed. Our country expressed support, but also concerns regarding public procurement and financing. The ministers also approved conclusions on the mental health of young people, as well as discussed measures to limit smoking and alcohol.
The Bulgarian Air Force and medical teams are carrying out an emergency air medical evacuation of a baby from Belgium.
A 7-month-old baby with an eye condition was successfully transported from Belgium to Sofia by a specialized military aircraft and medical teams. The process was quickly organized by the National Health Insurance Fund, and the child was admitted for treatment at the Capital Hospital for Active Treatment of Childhood Diseases.
The health minister ordered an investigation into the failure to provide emergency medical assistance to a child in Sofia.
The Minister of Health, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvi Kirillov, ordered an emergency inspection on the case of a child not receiving emergency medical assistance in Sofia. He held a meeting with the directors of the Emergency Aid Center and the UMBAL "N.I. Pirogov" to receive detailed information about the incident.
Rheumatology Clinic at UMBAL Burgas - a new step towards quality healthcare
The Department of Rheumatology at the University Hospital Burgas has been transformed into the Clinic of Rheumatology, with a new license for activity issued by the Ministry of Health. This is a significant progress in the development of rheumatological care in the region, ensuring a higher level of competence, expanded diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities, as well as an increased focus on research and teaching activities.
The management of the National Health Insurance Fund proposes expanding access to electronic patient records.
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) proposes to expand the access of family members and relatives to personal patient files in the National Health Information System (NHIS). The aim is to increase citizens' control over the medical activities performed and to prevent abuse in homes for the elderly.