AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCancer Care: Bulgarian engineers have developed a portable gamma detector for breast cancer surgery. The prototype has been used in four operations and may help surgeons remove affected tissue while preserving patients’ quality of life. Mental Health: About 16.4% of Bulgaria’s population lives with a mental disorder, the Health Ministry said on World Mental Health Day; these conditions are the country’s second-leading cause of years lived with disability. Online Medicines: Authorities have identified more than 73 websites illegally selling medicines, including peptides promoted for weight loss. Health Fund Oversight: Inspections found more than €1 million in unjustified payments linked to medicines at 21 pharmacies across 12 regions, with real-time checks planned. Hospital Pressure: Admissions rose to 2.6 million in 2025, up nearly 194% from 2022, despite Bulgaria’s shrinking population; experts point to weak prevention and limited outpatient care.
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