AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Screening Week: The EU’s first “Know Your Numbers” prevention drive is underway, urging people to check blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar to cut cardiovascular deaths. Cardiovascular Burden: Eurostat data shows cardiovascular disease is behind 1.6M EU deaths in 2023, with all Bulgarian regions among the highest-mortality areas. Healthcare Costs in Bulgaria: A national survey highlights high out-of-pocket payments, staff shortages and weak NHIF coverage as key problems. Ombudsman on Heating Aid: Velislava Delcheva urges the government to pay heating assistance in one upfront installment for eligible households. Medical Oversight Update: The Medical Supervision Executive Agency director Ivanka Dineva was relieved of her post; the ministry links the change to speeding up digital inspections and expanding transplant cooperation. Cancer Care Gap: Experts say Balkan cancer deaths stay high due to late diagnosis and gaps in primary care and diagnostics. Stray Animals in Plovdiv: A new care centre is helping stray dogs and cats through humane trapping, neutering and volunteer support. Food & Wellness: Bulgaria’s food-waste indifference is among the highest in the EU, while a separate focus on polyphenols points to links between plant compounds and the gut-brain axis.
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