AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNHIF Leadership Shake-Up: Bulgaria’s Parliament elected Dr Asen Medzhidiev as Deputy Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund and dismissed the sitting governor and deputy governor, with heated debate over alleged healthcare fund misuse. Emergency Care Spotlight: Medics described the Trakia motorway crash response after two young footballers and a father died, showing how fast triage and stabilization teams had to act. Public Health & Safety: Police detained seven people in Sozopol over a suspected laughing gas distribution network; about 440 kg was seized, with authorities linking the case to risks for minors. Medicine Pricing Policy: Bulgaria says it won’t change its lowest-price reference pricing for medicines, stressing EU compliance amid concerns about knock-on effects for EU-US relations. Mental Health Research: A Horizon Europe project, NUTRIMIND, will study how diet, gut microbiome and lifestyle factors interact with mental health across ages. Health System Context: Coverage on North Macedonia highlights ongoing healthcare strain from low funding, staffing shortages, and high patient out-of-pocket costs.
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