AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChildren’s Health & Infrastructure: Burgas’ St Anastasia Children’s Hospital has received its operating licence, clearing the way for contracts with the Regional Health Insurance Fund and patient admissions; the facility will serve over 220,000 children in south-eastern Bulgaria with paediatric intensive care and a specialised emergency unit. National Hospital Restart: The construction of Bulgaria’s National Children’s Hospital is being restarted, with full responsibility shifting to the Ministry of Health after delays over missing designer selection, permits, and required operational assessments. Health Insurance Costs: From 1 August, mandatory health insurance contributions for people paying on their own rise to €24.81 per month, based on updated minimum insurable income. Care for Seniors & Disabled: Bulgaria is pushing deinstitutionalization and expanding long-term care services, including nearly 200 new social services and more home-based support. Household Pressure: Living-cost estimates show a three-person household needs about €1,491 net monthly, while a single worker needs €828—alongside rising prices including healthcare. Funding Risk for Regions: The government adopted an action plan to protect about €800 million in EU funding under the Regions in Growth programme by accelerating eligible spending. Diabetes Access: A patient group urges the Health Ministry and NHIF to expand reimbursement for test strips and modern diabetes tech, including continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps, plus national screening.
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