Medicine
News about healthcare — hospitals, medical services, new technologies, reforms, and health initiatives.
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.
Transformation of Medical Care for Children: A New Community Support Model
The Ministry of Health plans to close medical and social care homes and create modern centers focused on individual care and family support.
West Nile Fever: The Silent Threat from Mosquitoes That We Shouldn't Underestimate
Experts from the National Center for Infectious Diseases warn about the risks of West Nile fever, which can be asymptomatic but poses dangers for older people.
Free antibiotics for children: NHIF expands access to treatment
The National Health Insurance Fund has launched a large-scale program for free provision of antibiotics and antiviral medications for children up to 7 years old throughout the country.
National HPV Vaccination: Over 1200 Children Protected in Three Weeks
The Ministry of Health has launched a large-scale program for free vaccination against human papillomavirus, covering boys and girls aged 10-15 years.
The Assisted Reproduction Center reports a successful first half of 2025
Over 600 babies were born with the financial support of CAR during the first half of 2025, with 674 clinical pregnancies achieved among the applying couples.
Breastfeeding in Bulgaria: Hidden Challenges and Support Potential
A national study reveals the critical need for specialized support for mothers, with every third mother discontinuing breastfeeding before the sixth month due to a lack of professional consultations.
The Ministry of Health is investing over 40 million leva to support young medical specialists
A large-scale project supports over 300 young doctors, nurses, and midwives with additional financial resources and opportunities for specialization in deficit regions.
Urgent check after a critical incident with a child in Karnobat Hospital
Medical authorities are taking immediate action in the case of a severely injured two-year-old child who fell from the second floor of the local hospital.