AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKidney Health & Donor Awareness: Actress Bijou Phillips says she received a life-saving kidney transplant after months on dialysis and a long donor search, thanking supporters and her brother for donating via a kidney exchange. NHIF & Health Financing: Bulgaria’s National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) 2026 budget was adopted at first reading, with revenues and payments rising about 8.5% year-on-year while keeping the health contribution rate at 8%. Public Health Alert: Measles cases are climbing across Europe, with warnings for holidaymakers heading to France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Romania or Bulgaria; Bulgaria is listed among the higher-burden countries. Extreme Heat & Safety: New reporting highlights how heat can drive serious health risks across Europe, especially for older people, as temperatures stay high with limited night relief. Health System Oversight: The Bulgarian Ombudsman urges lawmakers to protect vulnerable groups in the 2026 budget and warns that social protection funding and benefit indexation must not be squeezed. Local Health Policy: Bulgaria appoints a new Chief Veterinary Sanitary Inspector to strengthen prevention and control of infectious animal diseases under a One Health approach. Travel & Wellness: ETIAS rollout is delayed, adding uncertainty for travelers planning summer trips into the Schengen area.
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