AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInnovative Medicine Access in Bulgaria: EFPIA’s WAIT indicator shows a drop in access to newly approved therapies: only 46% of new EU medicines reached Bulgaria in 2021–2024, down from 53% in 2020–2023, with industry warning that pricing and reimbursement reforms are urgently needed. Public Health Watch: Measles cases in Bulgaria rose to 317 (Jan 1–May 24), compared with just one in the same period last year—an alert for vaccination and early care. Environmental Health & Air Quality: Greenpeace Bulgaria staged a “TOXIC” action at Bobov Dol thermal power plant, arguing coal operations harm health via sulphur dioxide and calling for limits and a shift to renewables. ALS Awareness: French actor Pierre Deny (69), known from “Emily in Paris,” died after a sudden and severe ALS battle—spotlighting a disease with no cure. Health Security & Outbreak Risk: WHO warns an Ebola outbreak in DRC is spreading faster than containment, with over 1,000 cases reported. Workforce & Care Needs: Bulgaria is allowing more third-country workers—28,000 in 2026 so far—amid shortages including in healthcare.
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