AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicine Safety: Bulgarian pharmaceutical organizations want unauthorized production and sales of medicines made a criminal offence, arguing that current fines do too little to deter illegal online sellers. Treatment and Extradition: North Macedonia has requested Iva Mihaylova’s arrest and extradition over a fatal road accident case. Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry says no Interpol Red Notice has been issued and cites constitutional limits on extraditing Bulgarian citizens; Mihaylova came to Bulgaria seeking medical treatment. Healthcare Workforce: The Association of Health Care Professionals plans to challenge the 2026–28 medical framework agreement, saying nurses and other care staff were excluded from negotiations on services affecting them and patients. Patient Protection: Bulgaria’s Health Insurance Fund has identified more than €1 million in unjustified pharmacy payments, while the health minister has said over 73 online platforms offer medicines illegally. Mental Health: The Health Ministry says about 16% of Bulgaria’s population lives with a mental disorder, as experts call for greater public awareness.
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