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Bulgaria Health Care Still Running on Autopilot

The nomination of Prof. Anna-Maria Borisova as new Health Minister was not voted Wednesday by the Bulgarian Members of the Parliament, despite earlier promises of Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, the health site DoctorOnline reports.

Society » Health | April 14, 2010, Wednesday // 11:53 | Viewed: 3093

Over 150 Experts Join Bulgaria Fifth National Spa Conference

More than 150 experts from across the country joined Bulgaria's fifth National Spa conference „Rehabilitation, balneotherapy, cosmetics", which opened last week in the Black Sea Golden Sands resort, organizers announced.

Society » Health | April 12, 2010, Monday // 12:57 | Viewed: 2578

Bulgaria with 70 000 Schizophrenia Patients

Some 70 000 people in Bulgaria have schizophrenia, Bulgarian psychiatrists announced, as quoted by doctoronline.bg.

Society » Health | April 11, 2010, Sunday // 17:03 | Viewed: 3504

New Key Resignations Shake Bulgaria Health Ministry

Key figures from the political cabinet of Bulgaria's ousted Health Minister, Bozhidar Nanev, are submitting their resignations, Darik radio reports, citing unnamed sources,

Society » Health | April 9, 2010, Friday // 14:40 | Viewed: 2813

Majority of Bulgarians Support Smoking Ban

The majority of all Bulgarians - 78% are against the delay of the smoking ban in public spaces, a poll conducted by the health portal DoctorOnline shows.

Society » Health | April 9, 2010, Friday // 10:46 | Viewed: 3050

Bulgaria Fifth National Spa Conference Kicks off

Bulgaria's fifth National Spa conference „Rehabilitation, balneotherapy, cosmetics", which opened on Thursday, is dedicated to the problems with degenerative and inflammatory diseases, strain of the limbs, various defects of the spine, organizers an

Society » Health | April 8, 2010, Thursday // 15:04 | Viewed: 3863

Bulgaria Silistra Bans Bird Markets over Avian Flu Alert

The regional veterinary office in Bulgaria's Danube city of Silistra has banned all bird exhibits and open markets over the threat of avian flu.

Society » Health | April 2, 2010, Friday // 14:22 | Viewed: 5735

Dead Bird Found near Bulgaria's Varna Positive for Avian Flu

Bulgaria's Agriculture Ministry announced Thursday that the tests of a dead bird found near the Black Sea city of Varna came out positive for avian flu, H5N1.

Society » Health | April 1, 2010, Thursday // 16:08 | Viewed: 4857

Bulgaria PM Accepts Health Minister Resignation

Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov has accepted the resignation of Health Minister Bozhidar Nanev after he was charged over the 'Tamiflu' scandal on Tuesday.

Society » Health | March 31, 2010, Wednesday // 11:09 | Viewed: 2398

Bulgaria Health Minister 'Had Opportunity' to Save BGN 2,5 M

Sofia City Prosecutor, Nikolay Kokinov, has revealed that resigned Health Minister Bozhidar Nanev had the opportunity to buy 'Tamiflu' earlier and at a lower cost.

Society » Health | March 31, 2010, Wednesday // 10:24 | Viewed: 2215

Bulgaria Set to Make Surrogacy Legal

Bulgaria will amend its present Health Act to allow surrogacy, which is illegal at present.

Society » Health | March 30, 2010, Tuesday // 18:31 | Viewed: 10055

Sofia Prosecutor to Request Bulgaria Health Minister Ousting

The Sofia City Prosecutor's office will request the dismissal of Bozhidar Nanev as Health Minister, Prosecutor, Margarita Nemska informs.

Society » Health | March 30, 2010, Tuesday // 15:19 | Viewed: 3363

Bulgaria Health Minister Charged over Swine Flu Vaccine Deals

The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has accused Health Minister Bozhidar Nanev of 2 unfavorable deals regarding the purchase of vaccines.

Society » Health | March 30, 2010, Tuesday // 11:43 | Viewed: 2971

Minister: Bulgaria Ex Govt Made Illegal Health Contracts for BGN 9 M

Bulgaria's ex Health Ministry committed violation by making contracts with private firms worth BGN 9 M for which it did not have the necessary funding, Doctoronline.bg reported.

Society » Health | March 29, 2010, Monday // 19:46 | Viewed: 12807

Bulgaria Holds Traditional Palm Sunday Blood Donor Campaign

Bulgaria's Health Ministry and the Bulgarian Red Cross, supported by the Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarch Maxim, have organized the traditional blood donor campaign on Palm Sunday.

Society » Health | March 28, 2010, Sunday // 11:11 | Viewed: 3767
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