On June 29, 2017 in Sofia the results and implementation of the BG 07 Public Health Initiatives Programme have been reported. The programme was carried out with the financial support of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009-2014. The Deputy Minister Of Health Dr. Miroslav Nenkov opened the final press conference, welcoming the attendees and using the occasion to thank the Programme donors: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
The event was attended by representatives of the World Health Organization, the Administration of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Health, project beneficiaries, representatives of non-governmental organizations and other interested parties.
The budget of the Programme is EUR 15,782,353 with a grant amount of EUR 13,415,000, of which EUR 5,650,000 is financed by the EEA, NFC funding EUR 7,765,000 and a national co-financing of EUR 2,367,353.
Eng. Stoyka Taskova - Program Manager of BG07 Program "Public Health Initiatives"
PresentationAssoc. Prof. Hristo Hinkov - Project Manager
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Mrs. Maria Kumanova - Project Manager
PresentationProf. Elena Dimitrakova
PresentationMs Antonia Dyakova - Project Manager
PresentationAlbena Drobachka - Project Manager
PresentationMiroslava Cantoutis
PresentationMrs. Mila Marinova
PresentationMrs Desislava Boneva - Project Coordinator
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Under the BG 07 "Public Health Initiatives" programme, a total of 29 projects and a small grant scheme were implemented. During the conference was reported the successful implementation of the projects financed under BG 07 Programme. Over 400 high-tech medical devices have been delivered thanks to the Programme, which contributes to the quality of prenatal diagnosis and neonatal care.
A model of a web-based immunization registry, as well as registers for rare diseases and diabetes, has been developed. An information system has been set up to regulate the construction and operation of non-ionizing radiation facilities and an information system for mental health care.
Sixteen departments of hospitals and specialized centers for mental illness have been renovated and equipped, 2 national information campaigns on reducing stigma and discrimination targeting people with mental illnesses have been carried out.
To improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents aged 10 to 19 years old with a specific focus on vulnerable groups, over 1,500 medical examinations of individuals in the target groups and over 5,400 medical counseling have been performed. More than 5,600 sexually transmitted diseases tests have been performed, medical supplies and equipment have been delivered.
Eight centers for work with children with mental, genetic and oncohematological diseases have been renovated or newly created, with emphasis on children suffering from cerebral palsy, cardiovascular diseases, autism and youth suffering from eating disorders. More than 150 medical specialists have been trained to work with disabled children and over 900 family members of children from the target groups. Six new methods for working with children with disabilities have been developed and tested. An information campaign was conducted among over 7,000 students.
Home health services have been provided to pregnant women and children up to 3 years with emphasis on groups at risk with a focus on the Roma population. "Parental Training" was conducted for over 1600 persons. Over 2,000 free medical examinations and more than 3,500 medical consultations have been conducted.
A financial support for 135 students and postgraduates of Roma origin was provided under a small grant scheme in order to cover annual training fees and monthly scholarships. Advocacy trainings were organized as part of summer camps.
