Medicine
News about healthcare — hospitals, medical services, new technologies, reforms, and health initiatives.
Tuberculosis Screening among Refugees: National Health Initiative in Action
The State Agency for Refugees launched a large-scale campaign for prevention and control of tuberculosis among vulnerable groups, focusing on newly arrived refugees from high-risk regions.
Medical professionals are preparing a large-scale protest for decent pay
Young doctors in Bulgaria are planning a national protest in front of the National Assembly, demanding a significant increase in their salaries and expressing sharp dissatisfaction with the symbolic raises proposed by the government.
Summer Risks for Eyes: Expert Advice for Protection from UV Radiation
An ophthalmology specialist reveals critical threats to vision during hot months and provides professional recommendations for preventing damage caused by solar radiation.
Tragedy in Burgas: Investigation into the Sudden Death of a Baby after Vaccination
The Regional Health Inspection in Burgas is launching a thorough investigation into the case of an 11-month-old child who died hours after a mandatory pneumococcal vaccination, with authorities insisting on objectivity and caution.
Tragedy in Burgas Hospital: Baby Dies After Acute Hospitalization
An eleven-month-old child has lost its life in the intensive care unit of a university hospital in Burgas under unclear circumstances, health authorities report.
Healthcare in Crisis: Urgent Measures for Young Doctors and Nurses
A deputy from the parliamentary group of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" raised an alarm about a serious shortage of medical personnel and the need for urgent financial solutions in the healthcare system.
Medical Risks: Dangerous Waste Among Household Garbage
An investigation reveals serious violations in the disposal of medical waste, which pose potential health threats to the population due to a lack of adequate control.
Parliament with decisive proposals for medical staff pay
The Health Committee in the National Assembly is examining four alternative draft laws aimed at establishing minimum salaries for medical professionals, with each political party presenting different payment parameters.
Health Challenges: Expert Recommendations for Prevention and Care
A leading general practitioner reveals key health strategies for summer, emphasizing vaccinations, risks of sun exposure, and the need for timely medical intervention.
Hidden Epidemic: Why Kidney Diseases Remain Unrecognized
A study reveals alarming data on the prevalence of chronic kidney diseases in Bulgaria, with every third hospitalized patient remaining undiagnosed due to a lack of timely medical monitoring.
Life-saving mission: Varna's Children's Neonatal Ambulance
An innovative medical project in Varna demonstrates impressive effectiveness, with a specialized medical vehicle helping in over 6,700 critical pediatric cases in less than two years.
Artificial Intelligence - Modern Assistant or Threat in Medicine?
Leading Bulgarian medical experts analyze the potential and risks of artificial intelligence entering healthcare, emphasizing the need for a professional approach and critical thinking.
Heavy incident with scooter: Young man from Sandanski saved after critical weeks
An 18-year-old young man from Sandanski experienced a dramatic recovery after a life-threatening scooter fall, which left medical specialists at N.I. Pirogov Emergency Hospital in a prolonged battle for his life.
A dramatic case shook the maternity ward of "Mothers' Home"
The prosecution launched a thorough investigation into an incident in which an infant died minutes before a planned cesarean section, which raised doubts about medical protocols and care at the capital city hospital.
Psychological Dimensions of Medical Care: Fear as a Factor in the Hospital Environment
An expert analysis reveals critical aspects of communication between medical professionals and patients, emphasizing the emotional impact and psychological nuances in healthcare.