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Every 5th Pregnant Woman Immediately Fired in Bulgaria

Approximately 19% of all pregnant women in Bulgaria are fired by their bosses upon revealing their pregnancy, according to a study conducted by the Global Alliance for Child's Health and Nutrition in Bulgaria.

Society » Health | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 15:08 | Viewed: 2052

Israeli Doctor Praises Burgas Colleagues over Terror Attack Reaction

The hospital in the Bulgarian city of Burgas reacted well to last week's terror attack emergency, according to Gabi Barbash, an Israeli MD.

Society » Health | July 27, 2012, Friday // 15:12 | Viewed: 1296

Bulgarian PM Praises Key Doctor in Terrorist Attack Response as 'Tough Butcher'

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has called a "tough butcher" one of the key doctors who helped the wounded Israeli tourists in the July 18 terrorist attack in Burgas during an award ceremony on Wednesday.

Society » Health | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 15:19 | Viewed: 2020

Bulgaria Awards Medics Who Responded to Terror Attack

Bulgarian Health Minister Desislava Atanasova has awarded three heads of medical teams with honorary diplomas for their work in the aftermath of last Wednesday's terror attack in the city of Burgas.

Society » Health | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 12:17 | Viewed: 1109

Israel Top Military Doctor: Bulgarians Saved Israeli Lives

Israel's chief of the military Medical Corps Gen. Itzik Kryce has praised the work of Bulgarian medics in saving the lives of those who were injured in the grave terrorist attack in Burgas.

Society » Health | July 19, 2012, Thursday // 15:50 | Viewed: 1905

Bulgaria Copes with Blood Shortage Thanks to Relatives, Friends

Relatives and friends of people in need of blood transfusion are the only blood donors in today's Bulgaria, according to the head of the National Transfusion Centre.

Society » Health | July 16, 2012, Monday // 13:12 | Viewed: 1825

Bulgarian Smokers Mostly Not Bothered by Ban - Study

The full smoking ban for closed public spaces that was introduced in Bulgaria at the beginning of June has not brought about a significant decrease in the number of smokers in the country, a study shows.

Society » Health | July 10, 2012, Tuesday // 14:29 | Viewed: 1123

State Budget Use of Insurance Funds Ruled Illegal in Bulgaria

Redirecting health insurance funds to the State budget violates the Constitution of Bulgaria, the Constitutional Court has ruled.

Society » Health | July 5, 2012, Thursday // 15:25 | Viewed: 1374

Bulgaria to Develop National Hepatitis Plan

Bulgaria's Health Ministry and the European Liver Patient Association (ELPA) are to start the development of a National Hepatitis Plan in the Balkan country.

Society » Health | July 3, 2012, Tuesday // 14:03 | Viewed: 1264

Bulgaria Sees Rise in Number of Viral Meningitis Patients

Bulgaria has seen an increase of the number of patients with viral meningitis in the first six months of 2012, according to Dr.

Society » Health | June 29, 2012, Friday // 18:42 | Viewed: 2044

Bulgarian Govt Helicopter Takes Critical Patient to Sofia

A critical patient from Bulgaria's Danube city of Ruse has been transported to a hospital in Sofia with the helicopter of the Bulgarian government.

Society » Health | June 27, 2012, Wednesday // 15:43 | Viewed: 2822

18 Bulgarian Districts Offer Dangerous Drinking Water

18 out of Bulgaria's 28 districts have substandard drinking water, according to an analysis of the country's water resources requested by the Ministry of Environment and Water.

Society » Health | June 22, 2012, Friday // 20:57 | Viewed: 23824

Health Minister Sacks Sofia Emergency Hospital Board

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Desislava Atanasova, has appointed a new Board of Directors of the emergency hospital "Pirogov" in the capital Sofia.

Society » Health | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 13:13 | Viewed: 1760

EP Urges Stricter Breast Implant Safety Checks

The European Parliament has called for a breast implant register and stricter safety checks in a bid to prevent a recurrence of the PIP defective breast implants case.

Society » Health | June 15, 2012, Friday // 11:59 | Viewed: 1417

26-Year-Old Bulgarian Man Dies from Anabolic Steroids

A 26-year-old Bulgarian man has passed away in Bulgaria's Varna as a result of the continuous intake of anabolic steroids.

Society » Health | June 11, 2012, Monday // 19:06 | Viewed: 8558

Bulgarians Strictly Adhere to Fresh Smoking Ban

Almost all Bulgarian bars and restaurants adhere to the full smoking ban that became effective at midnight on Friday, according to Bulgarian Health Minister Desislava Atanasova.

Society » Health | June 1, 2012, Friday // 16:20 | Viewed: 2856

Bulgarians Set to Protest against Full Smoking Ban

An initiative committee has been formed that is set to organize a protest against the country's freshly imposed full smoking ban in closed public spaces.

Society » Health | June 1, 2012, Friday // 12:52 | Viewed: 2056

Cosmetic Surgeon Veselin Dinev: Sofia’s Vita Esthetic Center Offers Modern Methods

Dr. Dinev, why is Vita Esthetic Center the preferred center for esthetic procedures in Sofia?

Society » Health | June 1, 2012, Friday // 12:40 | Viewed: 7600

Vita Esthetic Center - Professionalism and Modern Equipment for Health and Beauty

Vita Esthetic Center opened doors in March 2009.

Society » Health | June 1, 2012, Friday // 12:35 | Viewed: 5141

Bulgarian MPs Smoke outside Parliament in Ban Aftermath

The Members of the Bulgarian Parliament have been spotted smoking outside the Parliamentary building Friday, which is the first day of the full smoking ban in closed public spaces.

Society » Health | June 1, 2012, Friday // 10:51 | Viewed: 2134

Emergency Room Salaries in Bulgaria Go Up by 18%

Salaries of emergency room personnel are going up by 18%, effective June 1, 2012, as promised by Bulgarian Health Minister, Desislava Atanasova.

Society » Health | June 1, 2012, Friday // 09:19 | Viewed: 1316
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