AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCAR-T Access in Focus: Bulgaria is preparing to roll out CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers, but patient groups warn access may stay very limited unless a sustainable funding model is set—so far only a handful of patients have received treatment abroad. Hospital Capacity Snapshot: Eurostat data show Bulgaria has the highest hospital beds per 100,000 people in the EU (870), while several countries sit below 300, highlighting big differences in care capacity across Europe. Healthcare Partnerships: Prime Minister Rumen Radev met medical experts to expand international healthcare cooperation, stressing disease prevention and transparency in public spending. Food & Wellness Innovation: The Every Company is scaling animal-free egg white protein in the US with ADM, and Bulgaria is already part of the production chain via a fermentation facility. Public Health Risk Alert: ECDC warns a deadly “flesh-eating” Vibrio bacteria could be a higher risk at coastal hotspots in multiple countries, including Bulgaria, as summer heat boosts conditions. Tourism for Recovery & Wellness: Bulgaria plans a familiarization visit for Japanese tour operators to promote cultural, wine, spa and wellness tourism, aiming to grow Japan arrivals. Education & Health Link: Bulgaria’s NHIF budget and healthcare data work are moving forward, while the education ministry urges fixes without rushing reforms that could demotivate students.
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