AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFlu Prevention: Bulgaria launched a free nationwide flu vaccination scheme for children, covering ages 6 months to 7 years (and children with chronic conditions up to 17), aiming to cut complications and hospital strain; targets include 17% coverage for under-7s and 10,000 vaccinated chronically ill kids each year. Healthcare Oversight: The head of the Medical Supervision Executive Agency (EAMS) was dismissed as the Ministry of Health pushes faster digitization and more effective inspection processes; Ivanka Dineva is set to take over, with a focus also on organ donation and transplant cooperation. Child Welfare: In Ruse, a BTA and Social Assistance Agency initiative “Accept Me” brought institutions, NGOs, and a foster family together to spotlight foster care and the support available to foster families. Public Health & Safety: A hotel fire in Sunny Beach killed two technicians, with an investigation underway after flames broke out during air-conditioning repairs. Longevity & Lifestyle: At a Sofia career forum, experts discussed longevity science and warned that personal “protocols” must be grounded in real medicine and individual health. Children’s Rights: A national children’s network urged restoring a parliamentary committee for children and family after it was merged, warning the change signals shifting political priorities.
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