Flu Preparedness: Bulgaria secured 560,000 flu vaccine doses for this year, including nasal vaccines for children, with Health Minister Katya Ivkova saying supplies will cover all eligible people and GPs can collect them via regional health inspectorates in about two weeks. Medicine Safety & NHIF Scrutiny: Interior Ministry, SANS and NHIF launched inspections in 12 regions after suspicions of improper spending and diversion of expensive medicines, with investigators checking pharmacies and drug warehouses for illegal export/re-export and possible involvement of medical professionals. Interventional Care Forum: Over 300 medical professionals gathered in Ruse for the 7th Ruse Interventional Days (through Sept 13), focusing on complex coronary interventions, vascular access and modern stroke care. Food Tech Trend: 3D-printed food is moving beyond niche use, with Bulgarian-linked companies using printers to extrude ingredients like chocolate, cheese and plant-based alternatives—still mostly for specialized applications. Public Health Policy Debate: Experts urged the Health Ministry to reconsider plans to abolish the independent Medicine Pricing and Reimbursement council, warning it could reduce transparency and patient access. Animal Health Watch: Sheep and goat pox vaccination is not needed “for now,” the agriculture minister said, pointing to fewer outbreaks this year and targeted containment measures.