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Starting April 1st, Antibiotics Exclusively Prescribed with E-Prescriptions

Amidst a shift toward digital healthcare practices, a new regulation mandates that doctors prescribe antibiotics solely through electronic prescription starting today

Society » Health | April 1, 2024, Monday // 11:08 | Viewed: 2653

Bulgaria's Cardiovascular Crisis: Deputy PM Urges Action

Bulgaria is grappling with a staggering burden of cardiovascular diseases, with more than 6 million new cases and over 1.8 million deaths reported annually

Society » Health | March 28, 2024, Thursday // 12:08 | Viewed: 2274

Japan Faces Surge in Deadly Strep Throat Infections: Warning Issued

Japanese health authorities have issued a warning as the nation grapples with a significant uptick in potentially fatal strep throat infections, particularly in Tokyo

Society » Health | March 27, 2024, Wednesday // 09:13 | Viewed: 2901

New WHO/Europe Study Reveals One in Six School-Aged Children Experience Cyberbullying

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe today released the second volume of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, which focuses on patterns of bullying and peer violence among adolescents across 44 countries and

Society » Health | March 27, 2024, Wednesday // 09:03 | Viewed: 1704

WHO: Ahead of us lies a future free of TB

Statement on World TB Day by WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge

Society » Health | March 24, 2024, Sunday // 13:21 | Viewed: 1847

Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance: 56 Heart Disease Medicines to Be Free Starting April

The Ministry of Finance has disclosed its affirmative stance on allocating resources for covering the entire cost of 56 drugs targeting cardiovascular diseases, such as those addressing hypertension, arrhythmia, and other frequently occurring chronic ailm

Society » Health | March 22, 2024, Friday // 16:26 | Viewed: 3495

Sleep Struggles: Over 70% of Bulgarians Face Insomnia Challenges

During World Sleep Day week, data from recent studies conducted by the Pragmatica Agency and iSleep show that more than 70% of Bulgarians struggle to initiate sleep and experience nighttime awakenings

Society » Health | March 21, 2024, Thursday // 13:44 | Viewed: 2186

Bulgaria Makes Strides in Reducing Infant Mortality, Yet Challenges Remain

Despite notable progress in reducing infant mortality rates, Bulgaria continues to grapple with figures well above the European Union average

Society » Health | March 14, 2024, Thursday // 10:04 | Viewed: 2703

Sofia's Air Pollution Crisis: High Nitrous Oxide Levels Detected

Recent research conducted by the ecological association "For the Earth" has shed light on concerning levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in Sofia

Society » Health | March 8, 2024, Friday // 09:23 | Viewed: 2812

German Experts Confirm High Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution in Sofia

Recent measurements conducted by a team of experts, led by renowned air quality specialist Dr. Axel Friedrich, have revealed alarming levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in Sofia

Society » Health | March 6, 2024, Wednesday // 17:49 | Viewed: 3210

Screen Time Crisis: Bulgarian Children Struggle with Speech

Speech therapists from Varna note an increasing prevalence of issues concerning children's speech development in recent times, BNT reported

Society » Health | March 6, 2024, Wednesday // 10:44 | Viewed: 2537

Remarkable Case: German Receives COVID-19 Vaccine 217 Times

Doctors report an unusual case involving a 62-year-old man from Germany who received 217 Covid vaccinations against medical advice

Society » Health | March 6, 2024, Wednesday // 09:29 | Viewed: 2632

Every Third Bulgarian Child Is Overweight

Bulgaria is facing a concerning trend as new data reveals that every third child in the country is overweight, with obesity rates soaring among adolescents

Society » Health | March 5, 2024, Tuesday // 15:11 | Viewed: 2451

Bulgaria's Health Minister Downplays Medicine Shortage Concerns Amid Insulin Supply Issues

In today's briefing held at the Ministry of Health, Bulgaria's Minister of Health, Prof. Hristo Hinkov, addressed concerns regarding the shortage of certain medicines in the country, particularly insulin

Society » Health | February 27, 2024, Tuesday // 15:45 | Viewed: 2845

In the Midst of Measles Concerns, Bulgaria Reports Zero Cases: Vaccination Key

As global health authorities sound the alarm over the resurgence of measles worldwide, Bulgaria stands out with a reassuring statistic: no confirmed cases of measles have been reported in the country since the beginning of the year.

Society » Health | February 24, 2024, Saturday // 10:52 | Viewed: 3181

After COVID-19: Bulgaria’s Mortality Rate Among The Highest In The World!

The mortality rate in Bulgaria is among the highest in the world, despite the adequate resources and vaccines

Society » Health | February 22, 2024, Thursday // 15:38 | Viewed: 3097

“Pirogov” Hospital Inspection: No Evidence of Crimes, Few Administrative Violations Noted

The inspection in “Pirogov” conducted by the Agency for State Financial Inspection (ASFI), initiated by the Bulgarian Minister of Health

Society » Health | February 21, 2024, Wednesday // 14:29 | Viewed: 2133

Bulgarian Minister of Health Calls for Action Against Doctors in Pirogov Hospital Scandal

“I anticipate the revocation of medical licenses and urge the Bulgarian Medical Association to intervene in the case of the recording from 'Pirogov,' where emergency room physicians are heard issuing threats against Danae's relatives”, stated Minister of

Society » Health | February 19, 2024, Monday // 12:33 | Viewed: 2123

Bulgarian Doctors Will Provide Referrals For MRI Scans

Dr. Gergana Nikolova from the Bulgarian Medical Association commented on BNT that the importance of the changes and the significance of preventive check-ups lie not only in prevention but also in the opportunity to increase access to Magnetic Resonance Im

Society » Health | February 19, 2024, Monday // 10:16 | Viewed: 2314

Bulgarian Professor: The Flu Wave Has Passed

Professor Todor Kantardzhiev summarized in the studio of “The Day Begins” on BNT that the flu wave has passed, there will be more cases, but they will decrease with each passing week.

Society » Health | February 15, 2024, Thursday // 10:56 | Viewed: 2109

Emergency Patients Denied Hospital Admission in Sofia Amid ICU Shortages!

Hospitals in Sofia are facing a crisis as they turn away emergency patients due to a severe shortage of intensive care unit (ICU) beds

Society » Health | February 12, 2024, Monday // 17:12 | Viewed: 2672
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