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Bulgaria Parliament Confirms New Health Fund Head

The Bulgarian Parliament has supported the nomination of Doctor Neli Nesheva to become the head of the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund (NZOK).

Society » Health | April 28, 2010, Wednesday // 10:07 | Viewed: 1790

Nominee for Head of National Health Fund Named

Doctor Neli Nesheva was nominated Tuesday for head of the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund (NZOK), according to media reports.

Society » Health | April 27, 2010, Tuesday // 17:17 | Viewed: 2253

Bulgaria Deputy Health Minister Resigns

Bulgarian Deputy Health Minister Mila Vlaskovska has submitted her resignation on 23 April, reports BTA.

Society » Health | April 26, 2010, Monday // 18:42 | Viewed: 4379

Gergana Pavlova Named Bulgaria Deputy Health Minister

Gergana Pavlova will be the new Deputy Health Minister, Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, announced Friday.

Society » Health | April 23, 2010, Friday // 14:17 | Viewed: 5089

Bulgaria's New Health Minister: Roll Your Sleeves Up, No More Jokes

The major problem of Bulgarian healthcare is its 'lack of substance', which is why reform is needed urgently, according to newly appointed Health Minister, Anna-Maria Borisova.

Society » Health | April 22, 2010, Thursday // 14:31 | Viewed: 2967

Ministry Report Vindicates Ousted Bulgarian Health Minister

Bulgaria's Health Ministry submitted Wednesday a report about its work under the leadership of now ousted Minister, Bozhidar Nanev.

Society » Health | April 21, 2010, Wednesday // 17:59 | Viewed: 3269

Bulgaria Right Wing Retracts Support for Health Minister-Hopeful

The Members of the Parliament from the right-wing Blue Coalition retracted Friday their tentative support for the nomination of the ruling GERB party for Health Minister.

Society » Health | April 16, 2010, Friday // 14:46 | Viewed: 2280

Bulgarian NGO Thrown Out of Parliament over Smoking Law Protest

Activists of a civic movement protesting the ruling majority's plans to water down the much expected ban to smoke in public places have been thrown out of the Bulgarian Parliament.

Society » Health | April 16, 2010, Friday // 13:53 | Viewed: 4263

'Smiley' New Bulgarian Health Minister Puzzles Journalists

Bulgaria's Health Minister nominee Prof. Anna-Maria Borisova has perplexed media by repeating “I will only smile” in answer to their burning questions.

Society » Health | April 15, 2010, Thursday // 16:16 | Viewed: 2904

Bulgaria Right Wing Mulls Confidence Vote for Health Minister

The right-wing Blue Coalition gave a positive assessment of the program of Prof. Anna-Maria Borisova, who is the GERB nomination for Health Minister.

Society » Health | April 14, 2010, Wednesday // 16:35 | Viewed: 2170

Bulgaria Health Care Still Running on Autopilot

The nomination of Prof. Anna-Maria Borisova as new Health Minister was not voted Wednesday by the Bulgarian Members of the Parliament, despite earlier promises of Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, the health site DoctorOnline reports.

Society » Health | April 14, 2010, Wednesday // 11:53 | Viewed: 2795

Over 150 Experts Join Bulgaria Fifth National Spa Conference

More than 150 experts from across the country joined Bulgaria's fifth National Spa conference „Rehabilitation, balneotherapy, cosmetics", which opened last week in the Black Sea Golden Sands resort, organizers announced.

Society » Health | April 12, 2010, Monday // 12:57 | Viewed: 2379

Bulgaria with 70 000 Schizophrenia Patients

Some 70 000 people in Bulgaria have schizophrenia, Bulgarian psychiatrists announced, as quoted by doctoronline.bg.

Society » Health | April 11, 2010, Sunday // 17:03 | Viewed: 3338

New Key Resignations Shake Bulgaria Health Ministry

Key figures from the political cabinet of Bulgaria's ousted Health Minister, Bozhidar Nanev, are submitting their resignations, Darik radio reports, citing unnamed sources,

Society » Health | April 9, 2010, Friday // 14:40 | Viewed: 2657

Majority of Bulgarians Support Smoking Ban

The majority of all Bulgarians - 78% are against the delay of the smoking ban in public spaces, a poll conducted by the health portal DoctorOnline shows.

Society » Health | April 9, 2010, Friday // 10:46 | Viewed: 2877

Bulgaria Fifth National Spa Conference Kicks off

Bulgaria's fifth National Spa conference „Rehabilitation, balneotherapy, cosmetics", which opened on Thursday, is dedicated to the problems with degenerative and inflammatory diseases, strain of the limbs, various defects of the spine, organizers an

Society » Health | April 8, 2010, Thursday // 15:04 | Viewed: 2469

Bulgaria Silistra Bans Bird Markets over Avian Flu Alert

The regional veterinary office in Bulgaria's Danube city of Silistra has banned all bird exhibits and open markets over the threat of avian flu.

Society » Health | April 2, 2010, Friday // 14:22 | Viewed: 5553

Dead Bird Found near Bulgaria's Varna Positive for Avian Flu

Bulgaria's Agriculture Ministry announced Thursday that the tests of a dead bird found near the Black Sea city of Varna came out positive for avian flu, H5N1.

Society » Health | April 1, 2010, Thursday // 16:08 | Viewed: 4614

Bulgaria PM Accepts Health Minister Resignation

Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov has accepted the resignation of Health Minister Bozhidar Nanev after he was charged over the 'Tamiflu' scandal on Tuesday.

Society » Health | March 31, 2010, Wednesday // 11:09 | Viewed: 2250

Bulgaria Health Minister 'Had Opportunity' to Save BGN 2,5 M

Sofia City Prosecutor, Nikolay Kokinov, has revealed that resigned Health Minister Bozhidar Nanev had the opportunity to buy 'Tamiflu' earlier and at a lower cost.

Society » Health | March 31, 2010, Wednesday // 10:24 | Viewed: 2038

Bulgaria Set to Make Surrogacy Legal

Bulgaria will amend its present Health Act to allow surrogacy, which is illegal at present.

Society » Health | March 30, 2010, Tuesday // 18:31 | Viewed: 9639
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