AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicine 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Crisis: Bulgaria plans to scrap mandatory rebates for generic drug makers to protect supply after 430 medicines were withdrawn in 2025, leaving patients struggling to get treatments for cancer, cholesterol, mental health, COPD, asthma and cardiovascular conditions. Health System Leadership: Parliament elected Asen Medzhidiev as Deputy Head of the National Health Insurance Fund, following the dismissal of the previous governor/deputy governor. Competition & Pharma Market: The Commission for Protection of Competition says reports of violations quadrupled, including work in food, fuels, pharmaceuticals and public procurement. Ancient Medical Discovery: Archaeologists at Heraclea Sintica found an exceptionally rare Roman surgical instrument used to remove bladder stones, suggesting high medical standards in the region. Public Health in Heat: Bulgaria and parts of Europe face extreme heat and wildfire risk, with code alerts warning temperatures up to 40°C. Local Budget Pressure: Sofia Mayor Terziev warns the 2026 draft budget misses key health-related funding like the National Children’s Hospital and could destabilize public services. Wellness Angle: A European project explores how gut microbiome, diet and lifestyle factors interact with mental health.
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