AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFlu Prevention in Bulgaria: Bulgaria has launched a free nationwide flu vaccination programme for children, covering ages 6 months to 7 years (and children with chronic conditions up to 17) from 2026 to 2030, aiming to cut complications and hospital strain; targets include 17% coverage for under-7s and 10,000 vaccinated children with chronic illnesses each year. Measles Update: Health authorities report measles cases reaching 341 across seven regions by end-May, with 281 children affected and 177 unvaccinated; Vratsa leads with 188 cases. Medical Oversight Change: Bulgaria’s Medical Supervision Executive Agency director Atanas Atanasov was dismissed as part of a push to speed up digitisation and improve inspection effectiveness, with Ivanka Dineva taking over and continuing work on international transplant cooperation. Minimally Invasive Care Spotlight: Prof. Hans-Ulrich Laasch highlighted how minimally invasive interventional procedures can mean faster treatment, fewer complications, shorter hospital stays and lower costs, speaking ahead of a June 2–3 forum at St. Ekaterina University Hospital. Health System Readiness Abroad: A U.S. combat medic specialist supported tank gunnery training at Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria, focusing on readiness and prevention to respond quickly to injuries on the range.
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