5% or around 400,000 people in Bulgaria suffer from rare diseases, with approximately 75% being genetic. Due to missing registries, however, it is difficult to establish the actual number of patients with such diagnoses, reported BNR Plovdiv.
In order to waise awarensess about the problems of people with rare diseases, fourth graders from Plovdiv danced a colorful horo chain dance in the town center to the sounds of Rhodope songs performed by a folklore formation from the village of Orehovo. The Institute for Rare Diseases reports that legislative changes have already been initiated to improve access to treatment for people with rare diseases. An increase in the number of diseases included in newborn screening is also expected.
From August 19 to September 2, an extraordinary exhibition will be presented at the Open-Air Gallery of Sofia Municipality – Crystal Garden. The exhibition features 26 panels with visual stories created by people with mental health difficulties and..
The followers of the Bulgarian spiritual teacher Beinsa Duno (Peter Deunov), known as the White Brotherhood, welcome the Divine New Year on August 19th – the Transfiguration of the Lord in the old style – at the Seven Rila Lakes. "This central..
On Tuesday, the air masses over the country will remain unstable. Cloudy skies are expected, there will also be short-term rain showers accompanied by thunderstorms , in more places in Southern and Eastern Bulgaria. There will also be conditions for..
After the update of pensions under the so-called Swiss rule from July 1 by 8.6%, the average monthly pension of a Bulgarian pensioner for July exceeded..
Bulgaria's Road Infrastructure Agency has warned that toll cameras now also detect the wearing of seat belts. The new function has been active since..
On Tuesday, the air masses over the country will remain unstable. Cloudy skies are expected, there will also be short-term rain showers accompanied by..
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