AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMandatory Vaccines: Bulgaria will make chickenpox (varicella) vaccination compulsory from July 1, with free shots for children born after Jan 1, 2025 (two doses at 12–15 months and at age 4), as cases stay high. Health Data: Bulgaria’s leading causes of death in 2025 were circulatory diseases (60.9% of deaths), followed by tumors. Budget & Health Funding: The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation will discuss the 2026 State Budget, Public Social Insurance Budget, and the National Health Insurance Fund Budget, while unions plan a protest over proposed cuts. Public Services & AI: Bulgaria is moving toward AI-powered governance, including plans for a “council of robots” at the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation. Tourism Safety: Black Sea summer inspections ramp up by the Tourism Ministry and Consumer Protection Commission, focusing on beach safety and service quality. Heat & Wellness: Europe’s heatwave is intensifying, with warnings that Bulgaria and nearby countries may be less prepared for extreme temperatures. Outdoor Health: An 85-year-old Czech tourist drowned in a Primorsko hotel pool; an investigation is underway.
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