AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNRRP Funding for Healthcare: Bulgaria received EUR 1 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with projects including kindergartens, building renovations, medical helicopters and battery energy storage—while a water meter fee was scrapped. Stroke Care Upgrade: President Iliana Iotova visited Dr Atanas Dafovski Hospital in Kardzhali to see NRRP-funded interventional diagnostics for cerebrovascular diseases, including plans to connect services into a nationwide “golden hour” network. Heat & Immunity Warning: Bulgarian immunologist Petya Dimitrova says extreme heat and longer heatwaves are stressing the body and can worsen immune and chronic conditions, with cardiovascular risk rising in summer. West Nile Fever Watch: Bulgaria’s infectious disease experts warn the West Nile fever peak is expected in August through mid-September, with prevention key since symptoms can be mild and cases may already be circulating. Public Health & Safety: Bulgaria dismantled the country’s first documented fentanyl manufacturing facility in Sofia, arresting three suspects. Animal Health Alerts: Sheep and goat pox outbreak in Blagoevgrad led to a 20-km surveillance zone and culling of 220 infected and contact animals. Food & Lifestyle Buzz: A viral “bloat reset” story links summer heat, dehydration and digestion changes to bloating—plus tips aimed at reducing discomfort before holidays. Nuclear Decommissioning: Bulgaria’s Nuclear Regulatory Agency issued a 10-year decommissioning licence for Kozloduy units 3 and 4.
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