AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDoctors’ Pay and Conditions: Young doctors protested again outside Bulgaria’s Health Ministry, seeking higher base pay, better working conditions and transparent specialist-training placements. Prime Minister Rumen Radev promised modern facilities and said this year’s healthcare budget had risen by nearly €500 million, including funding for young doctors. Flu Vaccine Shortages: Residents in the Smolyan region are struggling to find flu shots, prompting some to look to Greece; pharmacists there require a prescription from a Greek doctor. Research and Care: An international conference at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is examining epigenetics, molecular medicine and rare diseases, including ways to turn research into new diagnostics and personalised therapies. Bulgaria and North Macedonia also signed a healthcare cooperation plan for 2026–2028. Cancer Awareness: Bulgarian landmarks lit up pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting prevention and the importance of screening. Transplants: More than 900 patients in Bulgaria are awaiting organ transplants, according to figures reported this week.
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