AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFoster Care Push: BTA Director General Kiril Valchev opened the “Foster Me” discussion, highlighting a drop in foster families (1,629 to 1,604) and aiming to share inspiring, empathy-driven stories to recruit more foster parents. Medicine Access Crisis: Bulgaria plans to scrap mandatory rebates for generic drug makers to protect supply after 430 medicines were withdrawn in 2025, leaving patients struggling to get treatments for cancer, COPD, asthma, mental health and cardiovascular conditions. NHIF Leadership & Scrutiny: SANS-linked concerns around alleged siphoning from the healthcare system are back in focus after the election of Asen Medzhidiev as NHIF deputy head, with questions raised about possible links to prior investigations. Serious Drug Safety: NHS guidance warns amitriptyline users to seek urgent help if they develop sudden eye pain with vision changes, swelling or redness. Ancient Medical Find: Archaeologists at Heraclea Sintica uncovered an exceptionally rare Roman bladder-stone surgical tool, suggesting advanced medical training in the city. Public Health System Governance: Parliament/competition and budget coverage also touched healthcare funding pressures and oversight, including Sofia’s budget gaps affecting key services.
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