AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNHIF Budget Update: Bulgaria’s National Health Insurance Fund supervisory board approved the 2026 draft budget, projecting EUR 412.3M and an 8.5% rise in both revenues and spending, with the maximum contributory income set to increase from Aug 1, 2026. Medication Safety Boost: Errors in NHIF-funded dispensing fell by over 98% after automated reporting for filled prescriptions, with 2,400+ pharmacies now processing 3.4M dispenses monthly. Children’s Hospital Setback: The competition to appoint a design team for Sofia’s national children’s hospital was annulled, delaying a project estimated up to EUR 500M and leaving Bulgaria as the only EU country without a dedicated specialized children’s hospital. Food & Health Risks: Bulgaria confirmed a sheep and goat pox outbreak in Parvomay, with a protection zone and movement restrictions; compensation may be limited due to identification issues. Consumer Protection: Regulators fined two firms over counterfeit “Deutsche Markenbutter” packaging that contained mostly non-dairy fats, reaching at least 77,000 consumers. Heatwave Costs: A study warns heat-and-drought events could cut European household incomes and hit health and work ability, with Bulgaria among countries feeling the broader pressure. Wellness Culture: Enyovden (St. John’s Day) blends Orthodox tradition with midsummer rituals tied to sun, water, and medicinal plants.
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