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Over 600 Bulgarians Donate Blood in a Day for Kocani Tragedy Victims

In a display of solidarity, over 600 people in Bulgaria donated blood in a single day on Tuesday to assist victims of the tragic incident in Kocani

Society » Health | March 19, 2025, Wednesday // 17:15 | Viewed: 1074

Over 100 Bulgarians Donate Blood for Injured Kocani Victims

The 14 victims from the fire in Kocani who were transported for treatment in Bulgaria remain in serious condition

Society » Health | March 18, 2025, Tuesday // 09:38 | Viewed: 1992

Medical Workers in Bulgaria's Psychiatric Hospitals Demand 50% Pay Raise

Medical staff at state psychiatric hospitals across Bulgaria have initiated protests

Society » Health | March 17, 2025, Monday // 09:19 | Viewed: 1719

Germany's Spy Agency Points to Wuhan Lab as COVID-19 Origin

Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, reportedly concluded in 2020 that there was an 80% to 90% probability that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which caused the COVID-19 pandemic

Society » Health | March 14, 2025, Friday // 17:28 | Viewed: 3026

Europe Faces Worst Measles Surge in 25 Years Amid Vaccine Gaps

The European Region is facing the highest number of measles cases in over 25 years, with 127,350 cases reported in 2024, double the number from 2023 and the highest since 1997

Society » Health | March 13, 2025, Thursday // 15:17 | Viewed: 2476

Bulgarians Demand Increased Healthcare Funding, Survey Shows

According to a nationally representative survey conducted by Alpha Research, healthcare remains the top priority for Bulgarians

Society » Health | March 6, 2025, Thursday // 14:24 | Viewed: 2415

Bulgarians Can Now Get a European Health Insurance Card Entirely Online

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows Bulgarian citizens to receive emergency medical treatment free of charge while traveling within the European Union

Society » Health | March 6, 2025, Thursday // 13:14 | Viewed: 3157

No Second Flu Wave in Bulgaria, Says Expert

There is no threat of a second flu wave in Bulgaria, but there has been a slowdown in the decline of cases, according to Prof. Dr. Iva Hristov

Society » Health | February 27, 2025, Thursday // 10:13 | Viewed: 2056

Mystery Illness Claims Over 50 Lives in Congo, WHO Investigates

An unidentified illness has claimed the lives of more than 50 people in the northwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Society » Health | February 25, 2025, Tuesday // 14:46 | Viewed: 2431

From Cradle to Cane: WHO Report Highlights Lifelong Health Crises in Europe

Almost 76,000 children in the European Region die before their fifth birthday every year; chronic diseases claim one in six people before age 70

Society » Health | February 25, 2025, Tuesday // 13:01 | Viewed: 1814

Second Flu Wave Expected in Bulgaria as Health Experts Warn of Mixed Pathogens

Pediatrician Dr. Mario Yanakiev has warned that a second flu wave is expected to follow the peak of the first

Society » Health | February 25, 2025, Tuesday // 12:20 | Viewed: 2016

New Rule: Medical Students Must Work in Bulgaria After Graduation

In a bid to address the outflow of medical professionals, the Bulgarian government has announced that medical students will be required to work in Bulgaria after completing their studies

Society » Health | February 23, 2025, Sunday // 11:44 | Viewed: 4016

Growing Number of Young Doctors Choose to Stay and Work in Bulgaria

The number of young doctors choosing to stay in Bulgaria after completing their medical education continues to grow for the third consecutive year

Society » Health | February 22, 2025, Saturday // 10:32 | Viewed: 3474

Bulgaria's Flu Rates Drop, But New Viruses on the Rise

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angel Kunchev, the Chief State Health Inspector, reported that the peak of the flu season has passed

Society » Health | February 21, 2025, Friday // 10:09 | Viewed: 3033

WHO: Alcohol Labels Should Warn of Cancer Risk

Prominent health warning labels on alcoholic beverages are essential for raising awareness that consuming alcohol can lead to cancer.

Society » Health | February 16, 2025, Sunday // 10:51 | Viewed: 1882

Flu Cases Decrease Across Bulgaria, No More Epidemic Measures

The flu epidemic in Bulgaria is subsiding, with the last two regions where restrictions were in place—Veliko Tarnovo and Sliven—lifting their anti-epidemic measures

Society » Health | February 11, 2025, Tuesday // 14:09 | Viewed: 1791

Bulgaria to Introduce Real-Time Monitoring of E-Prescriptions from April 2025

Real-Time Monitoring of Electronic Prescriptions to Be Introduced by Bulgaria’s National Health Insurance Fund from April 1, 2025

Society » Health | February 7, 2025, Friday // 09:10 | Viewed: 1835

Bulgarian Health Authorities Warn Against Dangerous TikTok Trend Involving Paracetamol

The Bulgarian Ministry of Health, along with the Drug Executive Agency, is urging the public to use medicinal products only for specific purposes and when symptoms are presen

Society » Health | February 6, 2025, Thursday // 14:05 | Viewed: 2356

Unlicensed Botox Injections Leave 11 Women in Bulgaria with Serious Complications

At least 11 women in Bulgaria have suffered complications after receiving botulinum toxin injections from a person without medical education

Society » Health | February 3, 2025, Monday // 09:26 | Viewed: 2739

Flu Epidemic in Bulgaria Expands: New Measures in Sliven, Dobrich, and Montana

Sliven region has declared a flu epidemic, which will be in effect from February 3 to 11

Society » Health | January 30, 2025, Thursday // 18:12 | Viewed: 2209

Flu Peak Still Ahead: Expert Warns of Rising Cases in Bulgaria

The peak of the flu season in Bulgaria has yet to be reached, according to epidemiologist Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev, who expressed hope that it would happen in the coming days

Society » Health | January 29, 2025, Wednesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 1900
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