Medicine
News about healthcare — hospitals, medical services, new technologies, reforms, and health initiatives.
Free medication for children: three more drugs take effect
Starting tomorrow, three more medications will be completely free for children up to the age of seven. They are intended for the treatment of acute infections.
Digitalization of Healthcare: Electronic Health Cards for Children
The Ministry of Health is introducing electronic health cards and notes. They eliminate the need for paper documents for children and adolescents under 18.
Free Lung Disease Screenings in Burgas
A specialized hospital in Burgas is offering free prophylactic screenings for lung diseases until November 15. The initiative includes medical examinations and X-rays.
Burgas Joins Free HIV/AIDS Testing Campaign
Burgas will host free and anonymous HIV/AIDS testing on August 29. The initiative is part of a national campaign.
New pressure chamber at the Naval Hospital of the Military Medical Academy
The Naval Hospital in Varna, part of the Military Medical Academy, has put into operation a new multiplace hyperbaric chamber, which replaces the old one from 1992.
Drug Shortages: A Global Crisis and Irrational Use
Bogdan Kirilov from the Bulgarian Drug Agency explains that the shortage of medicines is a global crisis, compounded by the irrational use of antibiotics.
Inspection at "Medical Supervision" and ESAP after the incident in Nessebar
The Ministry of Health has ordered an inspection of the Executive Agency "Medical Supervision" and the ESAP in Burgas after the death of a child in Nessebar.
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.