AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlu Prevention: Bulgaria has started free seasonal flu vaccinations for children, with 75,000 doses of a nasal vaccine for kids 2+ (no injection) and another 50,000 injectable doses expected by late October; the program covers children up to age 7 and those with chronic conditions up to 17, as the first flu case of the season has already been reported in Sofia. Public Health & Safety: Police carried out searches after bomb threats across Bulgaria targeting kindergartens, schools, hospitals, courthouses and government buildings; courthouses in Burgas and Haskovo were evacuated briefly, with no explosives found so far. Wellness & Movement: A new report highlights walking as a longevity booster, noting that increasing daily steps—especially at a faster pace—can lower early death risk, alongside the usual targets for brisk walking and strength training. Health Policy Focus: President Iliana Iotova stressed “technological sovereignty” for Bulgaria, saying technology must support medicine rather than replace it. Animal Health: Sheep pox/goat pox outbreaks were confirmed in two Kyustendil villages, with protection and surveillance zones and movement restrictions in place (no danger to humans).
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