AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFlu Prevention: Interest in flu vaccines is rising in Bulgaria, infectious disease expert Todor Kantardzhiev says. Influenza B has been detected for the first time this season; vaccination is still possible, but full protection takes about three weeks. Longevity: Life expectancy in Bulgaria is about 75 years, nearly six below the EU average. A quarter of the population is 65 or older, and 11–12% lack social security coverage, health economist Arkadi Sharkov says. Water Safety: Kozloduy’s partial state of disaster will be extended for up to 30 days as drinking water tests continue to show quality violations, including elevated chromium levels. Community Care: Health mediators are being recognised for helping spread information on disease prevention and vaccination, with Parliament pledging support for their work. Household Health: An EIB survey found half of Bulgarians have cut spending on food or healthcare to cope with higher energy costs. Separately, Bulgaria’s social protection benefits spending rose 12.1% in 2025, the EU’s second-largest increase.
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