AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNHIF Funding Update: Bulgaria’s Parliament adopted the 2026 National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Budget Bill at second reading, setting EUR 5.256B in revenue and transfers and EUR 2.342B for hospital care, alongside higher spending for outpatient services and medicines. Rural Healthcare Strain: A profile of 90-year-old GP Kiril Apostolov highlights Bulgaria’s doctor shortage, with many GPs working past retirement age and preventable mortality tied to delayed diagnoses and weaker chronic disease management. Animal Health Alert: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency confirmed sheep and goat pox in Tyanevo, Haskovo Region, with a 5-km protection zone and a 20-km surveillance zone around the outbreak. Healthcare System Tension: The Bulgarian Medical Association is seeking talks with the Prime Minister and Deputy PM over rising public tension in healthcare and calls for an expert roundtable with all stakeholders. Procurement Rules for Hospitals: Bulgaria is moving to restore EU procurement rules for private hospitals after an EU court case challenges exemptions that let some providers avoid public procurement obligations. Community & Wellness: The 68th mass swim across the Danube is set for July 25 near Svishtov, with medical checks for participants before the group swim. Public Health & Safety in Nature: A powerful storm hit Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast, injuring a child from flying debris and causing widespread damage as cleanup continues.
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