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Health Authorities: No Anthrax Case in Northern Bulgaria

Health authorities in Bulgaria have refuted earlier suspicions that two people taken ill over the weekend in the region of northern town of Razgrad suffer from anthrax.

Society » Health | August 23, 2010, Monday // 13:17 | Viewed: 2867

Bulgarian Health Ministry to Cut Funding for Prophylactic Tests

The Bulgarian Health Ministry is planning amendments, which envision cut of the types and funding for prophylactic examinations.

Society » Health | August 22, 2010, Sunday // 18:33 | Viewed: 1858

Bulgarian Veterinary Service to Vaccinate Villages over Anthrax Alert

Veterinarians have started vaccinating against anthrax all herbivores in two villages near the Bulgarian cities of Yambol and Razgrad.

Society » Health | August 22, 2010, Sunday // 16:56 | Viewed: 4218

Bulgarian Youngster with Hepatic Crisis Transported from Greece

A specialized medical team has left for Greece's Thessaloniki in order to transport a Bulgarian citizen with a hepatic crisis, the Bulgarian Health Ministry has announced.

Society » Health | August 22, 2010, Sunday // 16:13 | Viewed: 2677

Anthrax Alert Rattles 2 Bulgarian Villages

A shepherd from the village of Stefan Karadzhovo is listed at the hospital in the Bulgarian southern city of Yambol after being diagnosed with a form of skin anthrax, Darik radio reports Saturday.

Society » Health | August 21, 2010, Saturday // 15:28 | Viewed: 4225

8 Die from West Nile Virus in Greece, Bulgaria in the Clear

Eight people have died in Greece as a result of infection with the West Nile virus, carried out by mosquitoes, the Greek ANA-MPA news agency has reported.

Society » Health | August 20, 2010, Friday // 16:34 | Viewed: 3256

Romania's Deadly Hospital Blast Rattles Bulgarian Health Minister

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Anna Maria Borisova, ordered Wednesday an immediate full-scale check of electric installations in all hospitals in the country.

Society » Health | August 18, 2010, Wednesday // 12:26 | Viewed: 2085

47 People Suffer from West Nile Virus in Greece

The number of people infected with the West Nile virus in Greece has reached 47.

Society » Health | August 17, 2010, Tuesday // 15:03 | Viewed: 3084

Scientist Determined to Register Cancer Cure in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Prodan Hristov, who has discovered a medicine against cancer, has announced that despite Macedonia's wish to register the medicine there, he wanted to do it in Bulgaria.

Society » Health | August 13, 2010, Friday // 12:29 | Viewed: 8027

32 People Suffer from West Nile Virus in Greece

The number of people affected with the West Nile virus in Greece has reached 32, the Greek ANA-MPA news agency has reported.

Society » Health | August 13, 2010, Friday // 11:43 | Viewed: 3310

Bulgaria Reveals Logo for 'Real' Meat Products

The Bulgarian National Veterinary Service has announced that the logo for the state standard for meat, "Stara Planina", was ready.

Society » Health | August 12, 2010, Thursday // 19:55 | Viewed: 2789

Bulgarian Govt, Doctors Reach Compromise

The Bulgarian government and the Bulgarian Medical Association reached compromise on some contested issues at a meeting Thursday.

Society » Health | August 12, 2010, Thursday // 16:44 | Viewed: 1888

Comatose Bulgarian Woman Not Infected with West Nile Virus

There is no evidence the woman, who was listed at the hospital in the southern Bulgarian city of Blagoevgrad has been infected with the deadly West Nile Virus.

Society » Health | August 12, 2010, Thursday // 10:39 | Viewed: 3944

Indignant Bulgarian Doctors Ready to Strike

Bulgarian doctors are ready to come out on protests in September in response to cuts in hospital funding, announced the head of the Bulgarian Medical Association Tsvetan Raychinov.

Society » Health | August 11, 2010, Wednesday // 17:32 | Viewed: 2077

Bulgaria's Health Insurance Fund: Hospitals Speculate with Money Cuts

The head of the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund (NZOK) has announced that the hospitals are speculating with their complaints about the lack of money.

Society » Health | August 11, 2010, Wednesday // 12:48 | Viewed: 2490

Deadly Mosquitoes Infect 16 in Greece

The number of people affected with the West Nile virus in Greece has reached 16.

Society » Health | August 10, 2010, Tuesday // 13:17 | Viewed: 4891

Bulgarian Fund Proposes Age Limit of 45 for 'In Vitro'

The Bulgarian Fund for Assisted Reproduction has proposed that women over 45 years of age should not receive state funding for a free "in vitro" procedure.

Society » Health | August 10, 2010, Tuesday // 10:23 | Viewed: 2457

Bulgarian Hospitals Limit Planned Surgery

Bulgarian hospitals shall stop performing planned surgeries, except in cases where the patient herself pays the expenses for materials, announced Monday the chair of the Bulgarian Medical Association Tsvetan Raychinov.

Society » Health | August 9, 2010, Monday // 19:22 | Viewed: 2425

Health Ministry: No Deadly Mosquitoes in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Health Ministry has not detected any deadly mosquitoes, carriers of the West Nile virus, and has not registered any cases of this infection.

Society » Health | August 9, 2010, Monday // 17:31 | Viewed: 6232

Bulgarian Hospitals Angry about State Funding Cuts

A new drastic cut of state funding leaves hospitals with money, covering only the salaries of the staff, while the rest should be paid by the patients.

Society » Health | August 9, 2010, Monday // 16:43 | Viewed: 2382

Bulgaria Might Face Deadly Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes, infected with the West Nile virus have killed three people for three days in Greece.

Society » Health | August 9, 2010, Monday // 11:44 | Viewed: 4028
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