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European Public Health Week 13-17 May 2024
Health is a political choice!

Events for Bulgaria

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HW55 - Health and health care organization for priority groups of populations (Medical University)
Date / theme: Monday 13 May - Health is a political choice: Starting the discussion Time: 12h15 until 13h45 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Lecture Event format: In-person Description: Importance of reproductive and women's health for public health. Key determinants of women's health. The problem of maternal mortality - causes. The role of WHO in improving women's health. Significance and global trends of child health. Organization of maternal and child health care in Bulgaria - functions of school health offices; tasks of the general practitioner and medical professionals in the process of care of children up to 18 years of age. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): Bulgaria - 5800 Pleven St. Kliment Ohridski 1 St. Medical University - Pleven Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: Medical University For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.mu-pleven.bg/index.php/bg/ Contact email: mariela_kamburova@yahoo.com Contact info: Mariela Kamburova Social media: https://www.facebook.com/mu.pleven.bg
HW46 - VR-glasses - innovative learning strategy for students (Medical University of Plovdiv, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Nursing Care)
Date / theme: Monday 13 May - Health is a political choice: Starting the discussion Time: 15h00 until 16h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Lecture Event format: In-person Description: VR-glasses are innovative and modern educational approach. We aim to popularize the results by Safe4Child Erasmus+ Project. This project is targeted at health care professionals and student nurses. we expect after VR-glasses teaching to increase their motivation, professional skill and quality of care. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): Bulgaria, Plovdiv, Medical University of Plovdiv, ul. Bratya Bakston 120, Academic Hall Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: Medical University of Plovdiv, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Nursing Care For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://mu-plovdiv.bg/ Contact email: gkpg21@yahoo.com Contact info: Assoc. Prof. Gergana Petrova, PhD
HW34 - Moral and Ethical Aspects of Euthanasia (MU Varna)
Date / theme: Tuesday 14 May - Mental health: People at the centre Time: 11h00 until 12h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   open discussion Event format: In-person Description: On May 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Hall A of the Medical College of Varna, an open debate will be held on “Moral and Ethical Aspects of Euthanasia”. An open discussion will be held among students presenting the different positions of public attitudes regarding euthanasia. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): 84 Tsar Liberator Boulevard, Varna, Medical College, Hall A Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: MU Varna For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: Rumyana.Laleva@mu-varna.bg Contact info: Rumyana Laaleva , Todorka Boeva, Svetlana Radeva
HW6 - Students' Scientific Conference (South-West University Neofit Rilski, Bulgarian Public Health Association)
Date / theme: Wednesday 15 May - Planetary health: A glocal approach Time: 9h00 until 14h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Conference Event format: In-person Description: The Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport will organize its annual Student Conference as part of the events in the EUPHW. Students and young scientists will present their research. The audience will consist of students, their mentors and professionals in the field of health, health care and sport. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): South-West University "Neofit Rilski", University center “Bachinovo” - Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: South-West University Neofit Rilski, Bulgarian Public Health Association For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.swu.bg/bg/ Contact email: anna_andreeva@swu.bg Contact info: Anna Andreeva Social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100057272807282
HW30 - Physical Activity and Planetary Health at the University of Ruse (The event is organized in the University of Ruse, on the initiative of the Professional Club "FITNESS! HEALTH! TONUS", with the active participation of USK "ACADEMIC"; STD "ACADEMIC"; Departments: "Physical education and sport", Faculty of Transport; "Pedagogy", Faculty of Natural Sciences and Education', Bulgarian Public Health Association)
Date / theme: Wednesday 15 May - Planetary health: A glocal approach Time: 10:00 until 11:00 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Game, Walk Event format: In-person Description: Students from the "Preschool and Primary School Pedagogy" specialty at the University of Ruse will present stories, drawings and eco-steps from sensory paths for children and students aged 3-10 years. Teams will demonstrate the connection between physical activity and planetary health. There will be competitive sports games. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): University of Ruse, Bulgaria Language(s): български and Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: The event is organized in the University of Ruse, on the initiative of the Professional Club "FITNESS! HEALTH! TONUS", with the active participation of USK "ACADEMIC"; STD "ACADEMIC"; Departments: "Physical education and sport", Faculty of Transport; "Pedagogy", Faculty of Natural Sciences and Education', Bulgarian Public Health Association For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.facebook.com/uni.ruse Contact email: is_ilieva5@abv.bg Contact info: Iskra Ilieva Social media: https://www.facebook.com/uni.ruse https://www.uni-ruse.bg/
HW17 - Prevention of physical inactivity, obesity and cardiovascular diseases (Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport, SWU ”Neofit Rilski” - Blagoevgrad)
Date / theme: Thursday 16 May - Health through the life course: Breaking down silos Time: 9h00 until 14h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Campaign and diagnosis and recommendations Event format: In-person Description: The purpose of the event is to carry out a screening study of the body composition and analysis of the physical capabilities of persons of different ages. Based on the results of body composition determination, to calculate indices for overweight and obesity as predictors of cardiovascular diseases. The population should also be informed about the harm caused by the lack of physical activity, as well as guidelines for dealing with it and improving the physical condition. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): South-West University "Neofit Rilski" 66 Ivan Mihaylov str. 2700, Blagoevgrad Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport, SWU ”Neofit Rilski” - Blagoevgrad For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.swu.bg/bg/facultiesbg/fozzgsbg Contact email: miglena_tsvetkova@swu.bg Contact info: Department of Kinesitherapy, SWU ”Neofit Rilski” - Blagoevgrad Social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100057272807282
HW28 - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT FOR LIFELONG HEALTH (Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria)
Date / theme: Thursday 16 May - Health through the life course: Breaking down silos Time: 11h00 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Panel discussion Event format: In-person Description: Physical activity levels decline with age. Young people are more physically active than older people. The aim of the event is to increase the level of physical activity among nursing students in the Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. To ask questions with 1st year students about the fact that there is a great deficit of health education information about the role of physical activity for health. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): 120 Bratya Bakston St., 4004 Hristo Botev - South, Plovdiv, Bulgaria Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: elena.merdzhanova@mu-plovdiv.bg Contact info: senior assist. prof. Elena Merdzhanova, Ph.D. Social media: https://www.youtube.com/@user-ve4kv2qm1d
HW26 - Multidisciplinary team for working with disabled children (Assoc. Professor Iskra Petkova, PhD Assoc. Professor Danelina Vacheva, PhD Bulgarian Public Health Association - Pleven Medical University – Pleven, Bulgaria)
Date / theme: Thursday 16 May - Health through the life course: Breaking down silos Time: 11h00 until 12h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Walk Event format: In-person Description: The event is organized at the Center for Special Educational Support and Personal Development of Children with Disabilities by organizing themselves sports club "Movement is health" and a atelier on entertaining occupational therapy. In conditions of cooperation, students learn practical skills for working in a multidisciplinary team of special educators, psychologists, physiotherapists and social workers. Emphasis is placed on the search for innovative approaches in the team interaction. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): Center for Special Educational Support „P. R. Slaveikov", Bulgaria, Pleven city, Storgozia district Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: Assoc. Professor Iskra Petkova, PhD Assoc. Professor Danelina Vacheva, PhD Bulgarian Public Health Association - Pleven Medical University – Pleven, Bulgaria For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: petkovai@abv.bg Contact info: Iskra Petkova
HW29 - The family in the system of health behavior, education of adolescents (Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria)
Date / theme: Thursday 16 May - Health through the life course: Breaking down silos Time: 12h00 until 13h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Panel discussion Event format: In-person Description: Family background is the first and most important health and educational factor. Communication in the family provides a model of behavior that the child needs in his contact with other members of society. The event will be held on 1st year students in specialty of Nursing care. Hosting country:   Bulgaria and Bulgaria Specific location(s): 120 Bratya Bakston St., 4004 Hristo Botev - South, Plovdiv, Bulgaria Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: snezhanka.dragusheva@mu-plovdiv.bg Contact info: senior assist. prof. Snezhanka Dragusheva, Ph.D. Social media: https://www.youtube.com/@user-ve4kv2qm1d
HW43 - Оsteoporosis - the silent thief, a rapidly growing global problem (Мedical University - Plovdiv)
Date / theme: Thursday 16 May - Health through the life course: Breaking down silos Time: 14h00 until 15h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Panel discussion Event format: In-person Description: Osteoporosis is one of the diseases with the greatest medico-social significance, it affects millions of people all over the world, but awareness of the disease is still low. Nurses play an important role in the prevention of osteoporosis. Prevention must start in childhood, with the development of lifelong habits of healthy, balanced nutrition, physical activity that support good bone health for life. The event is designed for nursing students and includes a discussion. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): Plovdiv, University Hospital Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: Мedical University - Plovdiv For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: http://mu-plovdiv.bg/ Contact email: Mariya.S.Stamova@mu-plovdiv.bg Contact info: Lecturer Mariya Stamova-Georgieva, Department of Nursing Care, Faculity of Public Health, MU-Plovdiv, Bulgaria, BPHA member
HW23 - Physical activity for Health through the life course (MU-Pleven, Faculty of Public Health; Medical University of Pleven, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and Sports: Nina Mihailova, Iskra Ilieva, Iliyan Ilchev, Tanya Megova, Rostislav Kostov, Milena Kirnikolova, Kaloqn Monov, Petar Popov, Hristo Genov, Svetoslav Rachkov, Petio Kolev, Iva Naidenova, Delyan Demirev, Bulgarian Public Health Association)
Date / theme: Thursday 16 May - Health through the life course: Breaking down silos Time: 16h00 until 17h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Walk Event format: In-person Description: To form healthy habits for life students will run track and field cross; tournaments will be organized in Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Shotokan karate with students from various specialties of MU-Pleven. The event will end with Bulgarian folk dances for all participants. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): Medical University of Pleven, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and Sports Language(s): Bulgarian and Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: MU-Pleven, Faculty of Public Health; Medical University of Pleven, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and Sports: Nina Mihailova, Iskra Ilieva, Iliyan Ilchev, Tanya Megova, Rostislav Kostov, Milena Kirnikolova, Kaloqn Monov, Petar Popov, Hristo Genov, Svetoslav Rachkov, Petio Kolev, Iva Naidenova, Delyan Demirev, Bulgarian Public Health Association For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.facebook.com/mu.pleven.bg?localebg_BG Contact email: is_ilieva5@abv.bg Contact info: Iskra Ilieva Social media: https://www.facebook.com/mu.pleven.bg?localebg_BG; https://www.facebook.com/sportsector.mupleven?localebg_BG; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100036867175009
HW24 - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow (Department of Logopedics in Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport at South-West University Neofit Rilski, Balkan Association for Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and Neuromodulation, Bulgarian Public Health Association)
Date / theme: Friday 17 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow Time: 9h00 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Lecture Event format: In-person Description: On the occasion of the European Public Health Week, the Department of Logopedics at the Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport, together with the Balkan Association for Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and Neuromodulation, will organize a practical seminar on the topic "The Next Generation: Public Health Today and Tomorrow" . Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): University center “Bachinovo”, South-West University Neofit Rilski - Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: Department of Logopedics in Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport at South-West University Neofit Rilski, Balkan Association for Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and Neuromodulation, Bulgarian Public Health Association For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.swu.bg/bg/ Contact email: anna_andreeva@swu.bg Contact info: Anna Andreeva Social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100057660601255
HW42 - Obstetric care in premature birth (-)
Date / theme: Friday 17 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow Time: 10h00 until 11h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Workshop Event format: In-person Description: Workshop for first year students in midwife specialty, studying behaviour algorithm during premature birth. Discussion of innovations in prevention and the midwife’s role in screening for premature birth. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): Varna, 84 Tsar Osvoboditel blvd. Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: - For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: valadim@abv.bg Contact info: Valya Dimitrova, Slavena Ilieva Social media: Medical university - Varna Faculty of Public Health Department of Health Care
Online only
HW12 - Introducing the One Health Concept in the Bulgarian Medical and Public Health Curriculum. Glocal Educational Approaches. (Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria)
Date / theme: Wednesday 15 May - Planetary health: A glocal approach Time: 1h00 until 24h45 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Lecture Event format: Online only Description: The event is a collaborative activity: a pre-recorded lecture promoting the novel One Health concept in Bulgarian, available for medical, nursing and assistant-pharmacy students from the Medical University of Varna. Integrative GLOCAL approaches will be applied to adapt a planetary concept like One Health to the regional educational environments. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): https://mu-varna.webex.com/mu-varna/j.php?MTIDmc643da31071198ea801c155e14856075 Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: National Organisers: Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.mu-varna.bg/BG Contact email: vanko07@gmail.com Contact info: Desislava Vankova, Nevyana Feschieva, Zhaneta Radkova, Petya Boncheva, Silviya Mihaylova, Nadejda Mihaylova, Kristina Kutcarova The activity is a part of a national project “One Health – integrative research and scientometric approaches for better quality of life” (№22007) Social media: Medical University of Varna
HW51 - Frequently asked questions about telecommunication technologies (5G… (National Centre of Public Health and Analysis-Sofia)
Date / theme: Wednesday 15 May - Planetary health: A glocal approach Time: 9h45 until 16h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Networking event Event format: Online only Description: Public perception and misinformation regarding the introduction of new telecommunications technologies after post-pandemic 2020 are studied. The survey is based on a WHO questionnaire, questions asked by the general population and the author's materials. Material is available on the NCPHA website. A hotline will be provided for discussion, as well. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): https://ncpha.government.bg; https://www.facebook.com/ncpha.government.bg Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: National Organisers: National Centre of Public Health and Analysis-Sofia For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://ncpha.government.bg/; https://www.facebook.com/ncpha.government.bg; Contact email: v.zaryabova@ncpha.government.bg Contact info: Victoria Zaryabova Social media: https://www.facebook.com/ncpha.government.bg
HW27 - WHAT IS NEW IN simulation EDUCATION in Мedical Уniversity of Пlovdi (Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria)
Date / theme: Wednesday 15 May - Planetary health: A glocal approach Time: 11h00 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Lecture Event format: Online only Description: The MSTC is the only and largest, certified Simulation Center in Bulgaria. The lecture will helped to raise the prestige of the Simulation Center of MU - Plovdiv, as well as to strengthen its leadership positions. MSTC also maintains its own Youtube channel in Bulgarian and English, so that even more people have access to training materials. The event will be held on infront ot 3rd year students - specialty of Nursing care. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:STXJkgail5u_iw9kFH850sFXnGwzH8RsbWspTp3F_Z41@thread.tacv2/1712742058269?tenantId39896cea-a400-4786-ab6c-bb91 Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.youtube.com/@simulationcenteratmuofplov1445 Contact email: valentina.lalova@mu-plovdiv.bg Contact info: Valentina Lalova Social media: https://www.youtube.com/@user-ve4kv2qm1d
HW41 - The new generation of health care professionals and innovations (MU-Pleven, Faculty of Public Health)
Date / theme: Friday 17 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow Time: 8h30 until 10h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: It’s a Management Health Care webinar for healthcare professionals (25 students) delivered by online class room. The content is directed to the Friday, May 17th of the EPHW-2024, young public health professionals as the drivers of change. The aim is to share a good example from different workplaces. Hosting country:   Bulgaria Specific location(s): https://do.mu-pleven.bg/course/view.php?id6411 Language(s): Bulgarian Reach: Local Organisers: MU-Pleven, Faculty of Public Health For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: makreta_99@yahoo.com Contact info: Makreta Draganova, Milena Saleva, Antonia Stateva

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