Medicine
News about healthcare — hospitals, medical services, new technologies, reforms, and health initiatives.
Free tuberculosis screenings across the country in June 2025.
The Ministry of Health is organizing a national campaign "Week of Open Doors" for free consultations and examinations for tuberculosis in healthcare facilities in 22 regions of the country. The initiative aims to increase public awareness and early detection of cases of tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection.
Five young doctors from UMBAL Burgas successfully complete specializations
Five resident physicians at the University Hospital Burgas successfully passed their state exams and are now officially specialists in various medical fields. All of them continue their work at the medical facility where they have been trained and developed over the past years.
Patients receive full access to their electronic health records
Over 230,000 patients in Bulgaria can now track their electronic protocols for expensive medicines through the mobile application eZdrave and the web portal my.his.bg. The new functionality allows people to participate more actively in the process of controlling the spending of public funds for healthcare.
World Blood Donor Day - A Call for Solidarity and Saving Lives
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14, uniting the efforts of over 192 countries to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation. The Minister of Health expressed gratitude to all voluntary blood donors whose humanitarian gesture gives hope and saves the lives of patients in hospitals.
A modern scalp cooling system helps oncology patients in Burgas retain their hair.
The Burgas Oncology Center introduces the innovative Paxman technology, which significantly reduces the risk of hair loss in patients undergoing chemotherapy. The system works by cooling the scalp and has proven to be highly effective in clinical studies.
Burgas with free tuberculosis screenings in June 2025.
The Regional Health Inspectorate in Burgas announces the holding of an Open Doors Week with free tuberculosis examinations in the period June 16-20, 2025. The campaign will be held at the Specialized Hospital for Active Treatment of Pneumo-Physiotherapy Diseases in Burgas.
A new director is heading the National Center for Transfusion Hematology
Dr. Krasimira Terzieva, DMD, is the new director of the National Center for Transfusion Hematology, replacing Dr. Nikolay Nikolov. The change aims to optimize the activities of the Center and implement modern management approaches.
Burgas doctors and volunteers honored 25 regular blood donors
In Burgas, a ceremony was held on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, where 25 regular donors were awarded. The event was organized by the Bulgarian Red Cross and the University Hospital Burgas. Among the honorees are people who have donated blood dozens of times, as well as those who have taken their first step. Certificates were also presented for overall contribution to saving human life.
Specialized hospital organizes free tuberculosis screenings
The Specialized Hospital for the Treatment of Pneumo-Phthisiatric Diseases in Burgas will conduct a campaign for the early detection of tuberculosis. The free examinations and consultations will take place in the period 16-20 June 2025 as part of the National Program for Disease Prevention and Control.
The Minister of Health visits new medical facilities in the Smolyan region
The Minister of Health Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvi Kirillov, MD visited the new Emergency Medical Assistance Branch in the village of Banite - Oryahovets and the Specialized Hospital for Rehabilitation in Banite. The meetings were part of the Minister's commitment to dialogue with medical teams in the field and to identify needs related to working conditions, equipment and opportunities for professional development.
Burgas welcomes leading dental experts to an international congress
The Bulgarian Dental Association is organizing the XXIII International Scientific Congress from June 12-14 in Burgas. The event will bring together over 20 prominent speakers from the country and abroad, who will present current topics in dental medicine. The scientific program includes lectures, panel discussions, poster and oral presentations, as well as practical courses. The congress will be accompanied by a large dental exhibition.
National Health Insurance Fund warns of large-scale fraud with fake emails
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) reports increasing signals from citizens about receiving fake e-mails sent in its name. The institution warns that it does not send personal information or requests for confirmation by e-mail, and calls on people to be vigilant and report when receiving such messages.
Blood crisis in Burgas - doctors appeal for donors
Over 30 bags of blood and blood products were airlifted to the injured in accidents in Burgas last weekend. Doctors report a sharp increase in the need for blood products during the summer season when the number of serious road accidents traditionally rises. Doctors call on all healthy people aged 18 to 65 to become blood donors and save lives.
The centers for comprehensive care of children with disabilities - a mission for care and rehabilitation
The Ministry of Health presents the Centers for Comprehensive Services for Children with Disabilities and Chronic Diseases (CCSCDC) and the Homes for Medical and Social Care for Children (HMSCC) - places where professionalism and humanity come together to provide the necessary care and rehabilitation for children with various health problems.
Automated real-time control over recipes - a key step in the digitalization of the healthcare system
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has successfully launched a new process for real-time automated control over the prescription and dispensing of prescriptions. This is a key step in the digitalization of the healthcare system, which facilitates patients and reduces the administrative burden for medical professionals.