AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & Public Health: Italy issued red heat alerts for all major cities as temperatures topped 40°C+; Bulgaria also faced wildfire pressure with the Trakia highway closed after flames spread near Sofia. Blood & Emergency Care: Bulgaria’s National Centre for Transfusion Haematology reports a summer dip in donors, with negative blood groups often tight, while traffic accidents can spike demand. Health System Reform: Bulgaria’s Health Ministry plans structural changes to public health administration, including merging regional bodies and cutting staff by 2028, now open for broad public discussion. Medicines & Food Costs: The Economy Ministry opened public consultation on a “fair value” methodology for essential foods and certain medicines, aiming for a transparent reference price without direct price-setting. Cross-Border Medical Rights: Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry again demanded timely treatment for Iva Mihailova after North Macedonia’s Kočani court refused permission for care in Bulgaria. Research Funding: Eurostat data show EU government R&D budgets up 60%+ over a decade, with Bulgaria’s per-capita rise among the biggest. Drug Safety: Bulgaria dismantled a fentanyl lab after Sofia raids, while Varna investigations highlight ongoing synthetic opioid concerns.
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