AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoAnimal Health & Food Safety: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency confirmed two sheep/goat pox outbreaks in Kyustendil (Pastuh and Novi Chiflik), with 5-km protection and 20-km surveillance zones, movement bans, and culling/controls—no danger to humans, but major economic risk. Public Health: Bulgaria faces a seasonal flu vaccine shortage as deliveries are delayed; only nasal vaccines for children have arrived so far, with general practitioners waiting for supplies. Air Quality & Health: Plovdiv launches its first low-emission zone (“Small Ring”) from Oct 1 to Apr 30, 2027, restricting Euro 1–2 vehicles to cut pollution, with permit rules and fines. Mental Health & Care Infrastructure: Bulgaria expects the 5th EUR 1.8bn Recovery and Resilience Plan payment by end-December after completing reforms including psychiatric clinic modernization and stroke centres. Healthcare Access & Treatment: Real-world data on a modern risperidone long-acting injection points to better adherence and fewer discontinuations in schizophrenia/bipolar care. EU Health Policy: The European Commission closed a Bulgaria cybersecurity infringement case tied to protecting essential services, including healthcare.
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