Ministry of Health
Mitsotakis: Our Responsibility to Boost Family Incomes Through Free, Quality Education Support
In his weekly review, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis refers to the 11 changes being introduced this year in education to provide free, equal and free access to all students across Greece.
Bulgaria Extends Insulin Export Ban for Another Month to Secure Domestic Supply
Bulgaria's Acting Minister of Health, Galya Kondeva, has issued a new order extending the ban on the export of insulin and other medications used to lower blood sugar, according to the Ministry of Health.
If Israel invades Lebanon, we will witness ‘apocalyptic’ scenes, warns Beirut’s ambassador to London
An Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon could trigger ‘apocalyptic’ scenes and lead to all-out war, warns a high-ranking diplomat from Lebanon, explaining that the Israel Defense Forces would face troops trained by the British.
New Bulgarian Legislation Targets Gender Change for Minors and Limits Gender Science Access
A parliamentary committee in Bulgaria approved a bill on Wednesday that bans medical procedures for changing the biological sex of minors, a practice not currently permitted. The bill also restricts access to scientific information about gender.
Middle East – Hezbollah on the explosions with Pagers: “Israel is fully responsible and will pay”
The Lebanese group assured that Israel “will face just punishment” following “this criminal attack.”
Lebanon’s Prime Minister and Houthis Also Condemn Israel
Uncontrolled Chinese Goods Create Economic and Environmental Challenges for Bulgaria and Europe
Chinese online trading platforms are inflicting significant financial damage on European and Bulgarian manufacturers, leading to business closures and job losses in Bulgaria. The influx of low-quality Chinese goods has resulted in increased waste management issues in Europe.
Cholera Reemerges in Bulgaria After 103 Years: Imported Case Confirmed
An imported case of cholera has been confirmed in Bulgaria, marking the first such case in 103 years. The patient is a 23-year-old Indian national who had recently traveled to New Delhi, India, from August 13 to September 2, reports the press center of the Ministry of Health.
Bulgaria Bans Controversial Energy Powder Following Health Concerns
A complete ban on the sale and distribution of energy powder, known as "energy sniff," has been introduced in Bulgaria. The decision followed an urgent meeting between the Acting Minister of Health, Dr. Galya Kondeva, and the Chairwoman of the Commission for Consumer Protection, Maria Filipova, as announced by the Ministry of Health.
National Health System (ESY): Changes in evening surgeries, salaries, and on-call duties
The political leadership of the Ministry of Health presented the current state of the National Health System (ESY) in a press conference, countering claims from the opposition and health sector unions that “ESY is collapsing.”
ESY: Free afternoon surgeries starting in November, changes in hospital shift schedules
The political leadership of the Ministry of Health will detail the new measures for income support of the doctors in the National Health System (ESY) at a press conference this morning. Additionally, they will outline the healthcare reform goals over the next three years, many of which were discussed yesterday at a meeting held at the Maximos Mansion.