Medicine
News about healthcare — hospitals, medical services, new technologies, reforms, and health initiatives.
National AIDS Campaign: Free Tests in Nessebar and Sunny Beach
The Municipality of Nessebar is joining the National AIDS Campaign with a mobile office. Free and anonymous HIV tests are being offered.
Mobile teams are helping to improve access to electronic health records in 42 locations
The Ministry of Health has launched a large-scale national campaign to assist citizens with registration in the "eHealth" system using mobile teams in resorts and populated areas.
The Crisis in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Pernik: A Rescue Plan with Midwives from Kyustendil
The Pernik hospital is resuming the work of the obstetrics and gynecology department through a temporary solution with the help of colleagues from a neighboring city while searching for permanent medical staff.
The heroism of rescuers: National Day in memory of those who died in the line of duty
The Military Medical Academy commemorates an anniversary dedicated to medical workers, police officers, and volunteers who gave their lives in the name of saving human lives.
Modern Air Emergency Medical Service: New Helicopter Landing Pad in Kardzhali
The Ministry of Health is expanding the emergency medical evacuation capacity by building a strategic helicopter landing pad in Kardzhali, which will improve rapid medical assistance in the region.
Optometrists vs. Law: Battle for Professional Recognition in Healthcare
Bulgarian optometrists challenge legal restrictions that hinder the practice of their profession and insist on changes in the regulatory framework.
Burgas on the front line: Free breast cancer screenings with the mission "Pass it on"
National health campaign launches a large-scale initiative in Burgas with three medical centers offering free preventive examinations for women and symbolic lighting of the city bridge in pink.
Health experts from the NHIF with a large-scale information campaign for adults
The National Health Insurance Fund has launched a large-scale project to improve health literacy among older people in social homes through direct information meetings and explanations.
NHIF Budget for 2025: Alarming Signals of Financial Shortage
The managing director of the NHIF, Associate Professor Petko Stefanovski, reveals a critical implementation of the budget for the first half of the year, with the health institution expecting a significant deficit by the end of the year.
Health inspection bans the toxic component TPO in cosmetic products from 2025
The Ministry of Health introduces strict measures to protect consumers by prohibiting the use of hazardous chemical components in cosmetics.
Labor Market in Burgas: Healthcare Seeks Qualified Specialists
The Employment Agency reveals current job positions for medical personnel in Burgas, while simultaneously presenting a national program for attracting Bulgarian specialists.
National Anti-AIDS Campaign "Pass It On" Launches Large-Scale Summer Testing
The Ministry of Health is organizing free and anonymous HIV testing at multiple locations in Bulgaria during the summer season.
The Air Force saved the life of a two-year-old child with an aeromedical evacuation
A military aircraft C-27J Spartan performed an emergency flight from Sofia to Burgas and back, transporting a sick child with a medical team from Pirogov.
Global Alarm Signal: Breastfeeding in Crisis - Below the Critical Threshold
The World Health Organization and UNICEF are raising alarm about the drastically low breastfeeding rate among infants, calling for urgent investments in healthcare systems and support for mothers.
A new vaccine against a dangerous meningococcal infection is entering Bulgaria this autumn
The Ministry of Health announces the availability of a specific vaccine for prevention of meningococcal infection in children and adolescents, as the risks are significant.