News about healthcare — hospitals, medical services, new technologies, reforms, and health initiatives.
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The Ministry of Health provides funding for new vaccines against varicella and RSV. The varicella vaccine becomes mandatory for children, and the RSV vaccine is targeted at pregnant women. Important for the health of…
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An influenza epidemic has been declared in Varna. Students are switching to online learning, extracurricular activities and hospital visits are…
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Prof. Dobroslav Kyurkchiev, head of the Clinical Immunology Laboratory at UMBAL "Ivan Rilski", explains why stimulating the immune system without…
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Assoc. Prof. Kunchev gives advice on flu symptoms, treatment, and when it is appropriate to get vaccinated, alerting to the peak of the illness.
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From July 2026, mandatory chickenpox vaccination for children born after January 1, 2025, comes into effect. Also, the possibility of vaccination…
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A duty crew from the 16th Air Base carried out air transport from Sofia to Varna and back for medical teams from the Military Medical Academy (MMA)…
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Starting this year, a free HPV vaccine is available for girls aged 15 to under 18. Learn more about the program, vaccination, and its benefits.
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The Ministry of Health proposed a draft National Program for the Prevention of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases 2026–2030 with a budget of over BGN…
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President Rumen Radev supported the integration of paramedics into the healthcare system to improve the quality of emergency medical services. Issues…
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The National Association of Private Hospitals (NAPH) and the Bulgarian Hospital Association (BHA) are against the target state transfer of 260…
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Prof. Dr. Radostina Alexandrova explains influenza viruses, their evolution, the challenges facing scientists, and potential risks, including avian…
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The Bulgarian Hospital Association and the National Association of Private Hospitals express their disagreement with the planned changes to the NHIF…
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The Ministry of Health has extended the ban on the export of certain medications, including insulins, antibiotics, and Mesalazine, until January 23,…
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The incidence of influenza and acute respiratory infections at the end of November 2025 is increasing; health authorities predict a particularly…
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Two Bulgarian scientific institutions are launching joint research into the causes of autism. The Center at Sofia University and the laboratory in…
