Medicine Pricing Debate: Experts urged Bulgaria’s Health Ministry to rethink plans to abolish the Medicine Pricing and Reimbursement Council, warning it could weaken transparency, expertise, and patient access. NHIF Fraud Probe: The Interior Ministry and SANS launched raids in 12 regions over alleged fictitious sales of expensive medicines, with suspected losses running into millions and a risk of shortages. Hospital Accountability: Plovdiv prosecutors charged three doctors over the death of a 6-year-old after a dental procedure under general anesthesia, citing negligence in dosing and monitoring. Sheep & Goat Health: The agriculture minister said there’s no need for immediate vaccination against sheep and goat pox, pointing to fewer outbreaks this year and targeted veterinary measures. Child Mental Health Focus: Bulgaria’s deputy foreign minister met UNICEF’s new representative, highlighting cooperation on early childhood development, inclusive education, and protecting children’s mental health and safety online. Schoolbag Relief: Across the Balkans, schools are adding lockers and digital textbooks to reduce heavy loads, with Bulgaria also splitting textbooks into smaller volumes. Public Health in the News: A global survey update shows education performance slipping, while Bulgaria’s “fulfilling life” survey places “being in good health” at the top for the first time.