NHIF Leadership Shake-Up: Bulgaria’s Parliament elected Assoc. Prof. Vladimir Daskalov as NHIF governor and Zdravko Shushkov as deputy governor, with the vote reflecting a clear party split and renewed focus on how healthcare funding decisions are made. Health Ministry Admin Reform: Minister Katya Ivkova says regional health inspectorates won’t be closed but will be reorganized under the Health Ministry, alongside changes to the National Council on Prices and Reimbursement. Medicines Policy Tension: Bulgaria’s pharma industry warns that abolishing an independent expert medicines body could politicize pricing and delay access to innovative treatments. Public Health Awareness: A national survey finds about two million Bulgarians used products advertised as beneficial to health, and many don’t consult doctors or pharmacists first. Food & Wellness at Local Level: Troyan municipality grows its own produce to feed children in kindergartens and nurseries, aiming to improve food quality and cut procurement risks. Health Safety Abroad: A Bulgarian prisoner in Ireland reportedly wasn’t able to see a psychiatrist and was told to seek air via a window during panic attacks. Infectious Disease Watch: A drug-resistant ringworm strain is spreading to new regions worldwide, including more US states. Return Home Info Portal: The Agency for Bulgarians Abroad plans an end-of-year portal to help returnees with documents, schooling, health insurance, and medical paperwork.