Medicine
News about healthcare — hospitals, medical services, new technologies, reforms, and health initiatives.
Revolution in Medical Information Access: Doctors with a New Electronic Portal
The National Health Insurance Fund introduced an innovative electronic platform that allows general practitioners to track protocols for expensive medications in real time, while simultaneously improving financial control.
Bulgaria successfully passed the health review in the OECD
The Minister of Health presented the national health strategy to the experts of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the country receiving high marks for the progress achieved.
A large-scale health project modernizes outpatient medical care
The Ministry of Health has finalized a large-scale project to support medical structures, aimed at improving diagnostic capacity and addressing infectious diseases through innovative interventions.
New wave of fraudulent emails, claiming to be from NHIF
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) warns of a series of fake electronic messages sent in its name. Citizens are urged to be vigilant and report such suspicious letters to the competent authorities.
The Bulgarian Health Minister participates in a debate on critical medicines and the reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation.
The Minister of Health of Bulgaria, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvi Kirillov, participated in a meeting of the EU Council on Health, where legislative proposals for critical medicines and the reform of pharmaceutical legislation were discussed. Our country expressed support, but also concerns regarding public procurement and financing. The ministers also approved conclusions on the mental health of young people, as well as discussed measures to limit smoking and alcohol.
The Bulgarian Air Force and medical teams are carrying out an emergency air medical evacuation of a baby from Belgium.
A 7-month-old baby with an eye condition was successfully transported from Belgium to Sofia by a specialized military aircraft and medical teams. The process was quickly organized by the National Health Insurance Fund, and the child was admitted for treatment at the Capital Hospital for Active Treatment of Childhood Diseases.
The health minister ordered an investigation into the failure to provide emergency medical assistance to a child in Sofia.
The Minister of Health, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvi Kirillov, ordered an emergency inspection on the case of a child not receiving emergency medical assistance in Sofia. He held a meeting with the directors of the Emergency Aid Center and the UMBAL "N.I. Pirogov" to receive detailed information about the incident.
Rheumatology Clinic at UMBAL Burgas - a new step towards quality healthcare
The Department of Rheumatology at the University Hospital Burgas has been transformed into the Clinic of Rheumatology, with a new license for activity issued by the Ministry of Health. This is a significant progress in the development of rheumatological care in the region, ensuring a higher level of competence, expanded diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities, as well as an increased focus on research and teaching activities.
The management of the National Health Insurance Fund proposes expanding access to electronic patient records.
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) proposes to expand the access of family members and relatives to personal patient files in the National Health Information System (NHIS). The aim is to increase citizens' control over the medical activities performed and to prevent abuse in homes for the elderly.
The Foundation "One of 8" and the Regional Health Inspectorate of Burgas are organizing an initiative for prevention and women's health.
The Nana Gladuish - One of 8 Foundation and the Regional Health Inspectorate in Burgas will hold a meeting on June 27, aimed at raising awareness and the culture of prevention among women in Bulgaria. The event will provide practical information on women's health, preventive check-ups, risk factors, and national prevention programs.
The Dr. Shterev Medical Complex opens a specialized office in Burgas.
The Dr. Shterev Medical Complex is opening a new specialized office in Burgas, which will offer free consultations and examinations in the field of reproductive medicine, maternal-fetal medicine, operative gynecology and mammological prevention. The office will operate every week on Fridays, and appointments for examinations will be made only by phone at 02 920 09 01.
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.