"Life as a Value": Prof. Radka Argirova Visits Burgas in a Joint Initiative of RHI and the "MOST" Foundation

"Life as a Value" is the motto under which the "MOST" Foundation ("Media, Society, Family, Traditions") is carrying out its activities this year. This is the 25th consecutive year in which the organization focuses its efforts on the problems of Bulgarian healthcare and on seeking workable solutions through dialogue with society and experts.

Part of MOST's mission is to organize meetings between leading medical specialists, local doctors and the general public in different cities around the country. Over the years, such forums have been held in Targovishte, Lovech, Smolyan, Devin, Shumen, Blagoevgrad, Kardzhali, Pleven, Stara Zagora, Burgas, Montana, Vratsa, Tutrakan, Silistra, Ruse and other towns.

Participants have included Prof. Radka Argirova, DSc, Prof. Niygar Dzhafer and other renowned experts, while the unforgettable Tatyana Lolova acted as an "apostle" of the cause of public health, tirelessly supporting the initiatives with her presence and words.

Meeting in Burgas on 7 May

On 7 May 2026, at 15:00 in Hall 208 of Burgas Free University, the Regional Health Inspectorate – Burgas and the "MOST" Foundation are organizing a meeting with Prof. Dr. Radka Argirova, DSc. Her lecture will focus on key issues related to the prevention and treatment of socially significant diseases.

The programme includes two main topics: "National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme – Basic Principles. Vaccination of Pregnant Women" and "Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV Infection". The event is expected to attract doctors, medical professionals, students and citizens interested in modern approaches to prevention and treatment of these diseases.

Who is Prof. Dr. Radka Argirova?

Prof. Dr. Radka Argirova, DSc, is one of Bulgaria’s most prominent virologists, whose work is well known and highly regarded far beyond the country’s borders. She has many years of research and clinical experience in virology, with a particular focus on retroviruses and especially HIV infection.

In addition to her scientific and clinical work, Prof. Argirova devotes a significant amount of her time to educational initiatives aimed at both the medical community and the general public. Her goal is to ensure that society and health professionals have access to up‑to‑date, reliable information so that serious, irreversible consequences of major diseases can be prevented through timely prevention and adequate treatment.

For her outstanding contribution to science and her active public engagement, Prof. Dr. Radka Argirova has been awarded the high distinction "Sts. Cyril and Methodius" necklace by the President of the Republic of Bulgaria – recognition for a personality devoted to the development of medicine and to working in the public interest.

The joint initiative of RHI Burgas and the "MOST" Foundation, under the slogan "Life as a Value", aims to turn this knowledge into real prevention by bringing together science, institutions and citizens where health decisions begin: in the local community.