AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNHIF Leadership Shake-up: Bulgaria’s Parliament elected Dr. Asen Medzhidiev as Deputy Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund, while dismissing the sitting governor and deputy governor—sparking heated debate over alleged healthcare fund misuse and corruption responsibilities. Emergency Care Spotlight: After the Trakia motorway crash that killed two young footballers and a father, emergency medics from Yambol described how quickly reports escalated and how they stabilized and transported survivors under horrific conditions. Public Health & Safety: Police detained seven people in Sozopol over suspected laughing gas distribution, seizing about 440 kg intended for entertainment venues and targeting minors. Medicines Policy: Bulgaria says it won’t change its lowest-price reference pricing for registering medicines, stressing EU compliance while industry warns it could affect EU–US relations. Heat Risks: Two Bulgarian children died in Cyprus after being trapped in a locked car for over three hours, with authorities investigating possible car-lock malfunction and the circumstances of the heat exposure. Healthcare Fraud Watch: The US DOJ announced a major healthcare fraud crackdown charging 455 defendants tied to $6.5B in alleged false claims, underscoring tougher enforcement trends.
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