Please click one of the event types below or scroll down to see the available events.
This list is in chronological order, starting with the events that begin earlier in the day.
Events with a star are highlighted by EUPHA.
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HW18 - Innovation for Resilience: Shaping a Sustainable Future (South-West University Neofit Rilski; Balkan Association for Neuromodulation, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback; Bulgarian Public Health Association) |
| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 9h00 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The Department of Logopedics together with the Balkan Association for Neuromodulation, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback will hold a practical workshop on "Innovation for Resilience: Shaping a Sustainable Future". The purpose of the workshop is to introduce participants to the latest global trends in counseling, assessment, therapy, and impact in children, adolescents, and adults in neurofeedback, neuromodulation, and biofeedback methods. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | University center “Bachinovo”, South-West University Neofit Rilski in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Regional |
| Organisers: | South-West University Neofit Rilski; Balkan Association for Neuromodulation, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback; 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 |
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HW244 - CONSEQUENCES OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDERS (MU-Varna, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Health Care, University Hospital "St. Marina", Psychiatric Clinics) |
| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 9h00 until 10h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Lecture |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This lecture is designed for third-year nursing students (20 participants) who have expressed a keen interest in mental health issues.
A focal point of the lecture is the intersection between mental health and health system resilience in crisis situations—illustrated by case studies such as the train disaster in the municipality of Hitrino. The session aims to raise awareness among future healthcare
professionals about the broader societal implications of mental health, emphasizing that care for mental well-being is not only an individual responsibility, but also a strategic component
of public health security. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical University – Varna; University Hospital "St. Marina", Psychiatric Clinics |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | MU-Varna, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Health Care, University Hospital "St. Marina", Psychiatric Clinics |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | MU-Varna, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Health Care |
| Contact email: | galina.il.petrova@gmail.com |
| Contact info: | Teodora Radeva, Stoyanka Yancheva, Galina Petrova |
| Social media: | MU-Varna, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Health Care |
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HW23 - Mental Health and Well-being (SWU "Neofit Rilski", Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria) |
| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 10h30 until 12h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The workshop aims to promote collaboration and the exchange of experience between future and current professionals regarding the importance of mental health, self-care, and stress management techniques in social work. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | SWU "Neofit Rilski", Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | SWU "Neofit Rilski", Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.facebook.com/socialworkswu |
| Contact email: | simil@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Silviya Miteva |
| Social media: | South-West University "Neofit Rilski"; 66 Ivan Mihaylov str. 2700, Blagoevgrad |
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HW236 - Mental health in healthcare (Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association;) |
| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 11h00 until 13h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Seminar |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This is a seminar in which medical students will address presentations the characteristics of mental health and the prevention of burnout syndrome to students from High School in Varna. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Bulgaria, Varna, High School With Foreign Language Education "Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin" Varna |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association; |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg |
| Contact email: | rozalinabra@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Rozalina Braykova |
| Social media: | mu-vi.tv |
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HW62 - Story-based sports games and scouting 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"; the Cave Bear Scout Club; Bulgarian Public Health Association) |
| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 12:00 until 13:30 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Game, Outdoor activity |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Students majoring in "Pedagogy in Preschool and Primary School Age" at the University of Ruse will present their own developed story-based games for children and students aged 3-10. The teams will demonstrate the connection between physical activity, sensory pathways and mental health. There will be a demonstration of applied activities and scout games from the Cave Bear Scout Club. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | University of Ruse, BG |
| Language(s): | 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"; the Cave Bear Scout Club; Bulgarian Public Health Association |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.uni-ruse.bg/ |
| Contact email: | is_ilieva5@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Iskra Ilieva |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/uni.ruse; https://www.uni-ruse.bg/ |
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| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 13h00 until 14h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | cademic lecture |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This lecture will explore the impact of prolonged fatigue as a contributing factor to physical and mental health issues among nurses. It will examine key workplace and environmental factors that influence nurses’ workloads and overall well-being. Particular emphasis will be placed on how stress affects the quality and effectiveness of patient care.
As part of the event, students from the Nursing Healthcare Management program will present the findings of their research on occupational stress and discuss potential strategies for its prevention. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical University of Varna, Faculty of Public Health |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria, Faculty of Public Health |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg/EN |
| Contact email: | stpavlova@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Stanislava Pavlova |
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| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 13:00 until 14:00 (GMT+01:00) Париж (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The speech therapist plays a key role in maintaining and restoring communication and oral-functional abilities in individuals with various speech, voice, and swallowing disorders. These difficulties often affect not only physical functioning but also an individual's mental health and social participation, ultimately leading to a decreased quality of life.
Quality of life is closely linked to a sense of autonomy, self-confidence, and active involvement in social life. With the intervention of a speech therapist, individuals with speech, voice, or swallowing disorders can regain their ability to express themselves, eat safely, and engage socially. This contributes to improved emotional well-being, enhanced self-esteem, and a more fulfilling daily life. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | 66 Ivan Mihaylov str., 2700, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | SWU-Blagoevgrad, Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://swu.bg |
| Contact email: | radostina.kostova@swu.bg |
| Contact info: | Radostina Kostova |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100057660601255&localebg_BG |
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| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 14h15 until 15h15 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | cademic lecture |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Nursing is a person-to-person profession characterized by continuous communication and interaction with the patient. It is often accompanied by high stress and increased levels of fatigue. This lecture will explore the factors leading to stress in the workplace. In the following discussion will participate students from the nursing management program. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical University of Varna, Faculty of Public Health |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria, Faculty of Public Health |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | - |
| Contact email: | stpavlova@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Stanislava Peneva |
| Social media: | Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria, Faculty of Public Health |
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HW32 - Mental Health Project Management (Medical University of Plovdiv, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Nursing Care) |
| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 15h00 until 16h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Webinar |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The webinar is designed for Bachelor's degree students in Health care management. The goal is to inform and present project management characteristics and strategies to future healthcare managers. Through discussion, best practices from mental health project management - Well@School and Safe4Child will be outlined. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Plovdiv, Medical University of Plovdiv, Academic Building 2, floor 3, room 307 |
| 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: |
| Contact email: | gkpg21@yahoo.com |
| Contact info: | Prof. Gergana Petrova, PhD, department of Nursing care, Faculty of public health, Medical university of Plovdiv, Vassil Aprilov 15 a blvd. Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria. gergana.petrova@mu-plovdiv.bg; gkpg21@yahoo.com |
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| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 15h00 until 17h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Lecture with a Discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Our Erasmus Guest Prof. Nino Okribelashvili will outline mental health issues in Georgia that affect various age groups in unique ways. She will focus on the challenges faced by students, in particular, have come into focus, especially in the post-pandemic world. University Students: The transition to adulthood, coupled with academic pressure and career uncertainty, creates a breeding ground for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues among Georgian students. Elderly Population: The elderly face a unique set of challenges, including social isolation, chronic illness, and grief, which contribute to mental health problems. The Lecture will be followed by a discussion with students and the academic staff drawing on the similarities between Bulgaria and Georgia regarding mental health issues.
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| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Ruse, Ruse University, Hall 2.101 |
| Language(s): | English |
| Reach: | Regional |
| Organisers: | Ruse University, Faculty of Public Health and Healthcare |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://fb.me/e/8SQnTv4xj |
| Contact email: | dlyutakova@uni-ruse.bg |
| Contact info: | Assoc. Prof. Liliya Todorova, Assist. Prof. Daniela Lyutakova |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/ZdravniGrizhiRuse & https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100068240457072 |
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| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 15:30 until 16:30 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | lecture |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | In this lecture, we will focus on the connection between the professional environment of speech and language therapists and their mental health, through the presentation of current research, shared experiences, and best practices for stress prevention. The event will be attended by speech therapy students. Based on a specific study, psychologists will offer concrete strategies for coping with workplace stress. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Varna, ul. Bregalnitsa 3 |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University Varna |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg/EN |
| Contact email: | Nikol.Staneva@mu-varna.bg |
| Contact info: | Nikol.Staneva |
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| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 9h00 until 12h00 (GMT-12:00) International Date Line West (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The event addresses mental health in healthcare students through practical sessions and open discussion. Students participate in a workshop on coping with stress and balancing academic demands with personal well-being. Demonstrations include fall-prevention for the elderly. The event also features a mental health info booth and a student-led talk session. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sports, SWU “Neofit Rilski”, IX Building, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sports, SWU “Neofit Rilski” |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | m.bachewa14@gmail.com |
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HW7 - Policies for a healthier, more sustainable future (South-west University "Neofit Rilski", Faculty of Public Health, Healthcare and Sports, Department of Kinesitherapy) |
| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 9h00 until 14h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Campaign |
| 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: | South-west University "Neofit Rilski", Faculty of Public Health, Healthcare and Sports, Department of Kinesitherapy |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://swu.bg |
| Contact email: | miglena_tsvetkova@swu.bg |
| Contact info: | Department of Kinesitherapy, SWU |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100057272807282 |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 9h00 until 12h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Webinar, Wellbeing & Active Living Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Conducting a seminar with 1st and 2nd year students, majoring in "Midwifery", by presenting topics related to health promotion in pregnant women and prevention of diseases in women. Discussing issues and actions for a healthier and more sustainable future by integrating knowledge and key competencies to improve the health of expectant mothers and their newborns. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Stara Zagora, Bulgaria,Trakia University, Medical Fakulty, Departement "Health care" |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Trakia University, Medical Fakulty, Departement "Health care", Hall 10, Morphoblok |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | Trakia University, Medical Fakulty,Hall 10, Morphoblock, Departement "Health care", |
| Contact email: | hristina.milcheva@trakia-uni.bg |
| Contact info: | Proff. Hristina Milcheva, PhD |
| Social media: | PR of Trakia University, Facebook |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 9:00 until 10:00 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Seminar |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The connections between human and animal health in a constantly changing environment are dynamic, and the WHO One Health initiative to balance and optimize them is of particular importance. The students of different specialties at the Trakia University – Stara Zagora, Bulgaria will be included in a seminar on the topic “Parasitic zoonoses, climate change and One Health”. Questions oriented to emerging problems created by climate change and it impact on zoonotic parasitic diseases will be discussed. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Trakia University-Stara Zagora, 11 Armeiska str., 6000 Stara Zagora, BULGARIA |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Trakia University - Stara Zagora |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | borislavachakarova@gmail.com |
| Contact info: | Borislava Chakarova |
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HW17 - Athletics cross-country race (South-West University Neofit Rilski; Bulgarian Public Health Association) |
| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 10h30 until 11h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Outdoor activity |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The cross country race will be held around Campus № 1 of South-West University "Neofit Rilski" in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. The race will start at 10:30 AM in front of the central stairs of Campus № 1. Аll university students are welcome to participate in the event. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | South-West University "Neofit Rilski", 66 Ivan Mihailov str., 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 |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 9h00 until 12h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session, Community Engagement & Awareness Campaign |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | A practical day dedicated to sustainable healthcare. The event includes interactive demonstrations on waste reduction in clinical settings, the use of natural materials, and sustainable patient care. Participants receive personalized health assessments and advice. Students present eco-nursing projects. Visitors leave environmental pledges on the “Green Wall”. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria and Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sports, SWU “Neofit Rilski”, IX Building, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sports, SWU “Neofit Rilski” |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | m.bachewa14@gmail.com |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 9h00 until 12h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Roundtable discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | "Breastfeeding - a Guarantee for Sustainable Future" will be an exciting opportunity for student midwives to explore how breastfeeding works and how long lasting its influence positively affects health outcomes for individuals and for the communities. Assist. Prof. Daniela Lyutakova, who is a midwife and an IBCLC will encourage students to share their own viewpoints on the topic and then will outline the newest research demonstrating sustainability of breastfeeding. Discussion will follow and a brainstorming for modern breastfeeding promotion ideas. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Ruse, Ruse University |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Regional |
| Organisers: | Ruse University, faculty of Public Health and Healthcare |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://fb.me/e/8SQnTv4xj |
| Contact email: | dlyutakova@uni-ruse.bg |
| Contact info: | Daniela Lyutakova, IBCLC |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/ZdravniGrizhiRuse |
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HW69 - Healthy eating – a skill for independent living (Assoc. Professor Iskra Petkova, PhD
Assoc. Professor Danelina Vacheva, PhD
Bulgarian Public Health Association - Pleven
Medical University – Pleven, Bulgaria) |
| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 11h00 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The event is organized at the "Hristo Botev" Unified School in the village of Mechka, Pleven district, for children from socially disadvantaged families. The aim is for children to understand and appreciate the importance of a healthy and balanced diet for their personal development. We work together with students from the "Social Activities in Healthcare" specialty from the Faculty of Public Health of the Medical University - Pleven, who support and assist the children in the process of implementing the activities of the event. Previously acquired knowledge from various sources is used. The topic involves sharing one's own experience and impressions regarding healthy and balanced nutrition. The event includes exercises for individual and group (small group) work. The emphasis is on cooperation and partnership in the joint work of students with children. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Unified School "Hristo Botev", village of Mechka, Pleven region, Bulgaria |
| 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 |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 12h00 until 13h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session, Networking event |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The "Painfree"; seminar, organized by SWU "Neofit Rilski", department of Kinesitherapy and “BG and Sport for All”, aims to familiarize participants with the widespread problem of back pain and to increase knowledge of the causes and practical preventive measures through physical activity and sport among a large contingent of people with these complaints. The goal is to present a systematic program of evidence-based techniques that can help everyone manage their back pain and improve their well-being and quality of life. Students, as future public health professionals, will be introduced to the management of back pain, which will contribute to the enhancement of their knowledge in the process of building their professional skills on the subject. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Educational Building No. 8, hall 216, 60 Ivan Mihaylov Street, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | SWU “Neofit Rilski” - Blagoevgrad, Department of Kinesitherapy and “BG and Sport for All” |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://swu.bg/bg/ |
| Contact email: | miglena_tsvetkova@swu.bg |
| Contact info: | https://bgsportsforall.com/; dimitrova.nsa@gmail.com |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100057272807282 ; https://www.facebook.com/BGandsportsforall; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id61556406467945 |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 12:00 until 13:30 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Roundtable discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Interest activities - club activities for all ages, successes and achievements on the Bulgarian and international scene. Students majoring in "Pedagogy in Preschool and Primary School Age" at the University of Ruse will present presentations of sports clubs and dance clubs on health, physical activity and professional development. The event is organized at the University of Ruse, on the initiative of the Professional Club "FITNESS! HEALTH! TONES". |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | University of Ruse, BG |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | University of Ruse, BG; the Professional Club "FITNESS! HEALTH! TONES" |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.uni-ruse.bg/ |
| Contact email: | is_ilieva5@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Iskra Ilieva |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/uni.ruse; https://www.uni-ruse.bg/ |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 12:00 until 15:00 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Roundtable discussion, Campaign |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | First-year students from the "Midwifery" program will create an informational brochure outlining the key aspects of the screening process, interpretation of results, and the measures that should be taken. The brochures will be provided to pregnant women during their first visit and registration at the Maternity Consultation Clinic. Discussion with students. Event organizers: Valiya Dimitrova, Slavena Ilieva |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Bulgaria, Varna, Tsar Osvoboditel 84, Medical college |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University-Varna |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | slavena8837@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Slavena Ilieva |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 12:00 until 15:00 (GMT+01:00) Париж (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Campaign |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | On May 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., an information poster will be placed in the lobby of SHOGAT "Prof. Dr. Dimitar Stamatov" EOOD Varna and Medical College Varna by students majoring in "Midwifery". The message of the poster „Together in the prevention of cervical cancer – caring only for you!“ has been prepared and directed with great care to women who postpone their preventive examination.
Event organizers: Todorka Boeva and Rumyana Laleva |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | 84 Tsar lLiberator, Blvd., Varna, Medical College, SHOGAT "Prof. Dr. Dimitar Stamatov" Varna |
| 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: | Румяна Лалева |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 13h00 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: | Associate Professor Desislava Gyurova, PhD will conduct from 13:00 to 15:00 in front of assistant pharmacists from the Medical College at the Medical University Pleven. The course aims to present the main types of chemical contaminants in food: pesticides, heavy metals, nitrates, nitrites and nitrosamines, pesticides. The main concepts will be discussed: food toxicoinfections and food intoxications in microbiological contamination, as well as the principles and rules for packaging and labeling of food products. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses and BPHA |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | d.giurova@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Desislava Gyurova |
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HW237 - Sustainable food systems and climate change (Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association) |
| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 14h15 until 19h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Seminar |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This is a seminar in which medical students will give presentations to the students in High School of Mathematics on topics related to food security, nutrition, and well-being, as well as the impact of climate change on public health. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Bulgaria, High School of Mathematics "Dr Petar Beron" Varna |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg |
| Contact email: | rozalinabra@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Rozalina Braykova |
| Social media: | mu-vi.tv |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 15h00 until 16h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Community Engagement & Awareness Campaign |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This event is a community engagement campaign, organized as part of the Bulgarian Public Health Association’s initiatives within the seventh European Public Health Week (EUPHW). It aims to: (1) address public health challenges in the region through promotion of voluntary and non-remunerated blood donation, (2) raise the awareness and motivation of secondary and tertiary students from Shumen region and, on that premise, conduct blood donation campaigns, (3) nurture positive attitude of secondary and tertiary students to blood donation as a means of saving lives and this way guarantee the necessary amount of blood products for patient treatment. The purpose of the lecture that is going to be delivered by Chief Asst. Prof. Milena Todorova, PhD is to send clear messages to young individuals regarding blood donation as a safe and beneficial procedure resulting in a blood donation campaign along with the Department of Transfusion Hematology – Shumen. Target audiences: students, communities. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria and Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | “Vasil Levski” National Military University Artillery, Air Defense and CIS Faculty-Shumen |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Shumen Affiliate to the Medical University of Varna, Department of Health Care |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg/BG/AboutUs/pages/filial-shumen.aspx |
| Contact email: | m.todorova@mu-varna.bg |
| Contact info: | Milena Todorova, Shumen Affiliate to the Medical University of Varna |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/filialshumen |
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HW238 - Promoting healthy aging (Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association) |
| Date / theme: | Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world |
| Time: | 8h00 until 11h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Seminar |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This is a seminar in which medical students will give present topics to the students from IV-th Language Highschool "Frederic Joliot - Curie" Varnaon topics related to preventing of healthy aging. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Bulgaria, IV-th Language Highschool "Frederic Joliot - Curie" Varna |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg |
| Contact email: | rozalinabra@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Rozalina Braykova |
| Social media: | mu-vi.tv |
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HW9 - Preventing disease and promoting healthy ageing (South-west University "Neofit Rilski", Faculty of Public Health, Healthcare and Sports, Department of Kinesitherapy) |
| Date / theme: | Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world |
| Time: | 9h00 until 14h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Campaign |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Postural disorders directly or indirectly affect both the spine and the activity of other systems. This leads to a significant decrease in work capacity and quality of life. The modern lifestyle, the latest technological innovations and a number of other reasons reduce the motor activity of the population, which contributes to the pandemic of postural disorders. Early monitoring and preparation of an appropriate prevention and treatment plan is the basis for creating full-fledged habits and correct posture. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | South-West University "Neofit Rilski" 66 Ivan Mihaylov str. 2700, Blagoevgrad |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | South-west University "Neofit Rilski", Faculty of Public Health, Healthcare and Sports, Department of Kinesitherapy |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://swu.bg |
| Contact email: | miglena_tsvetkova@swu.bg |
| Contact info: | Department of Kinesitherapy, SWU |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/groups/154553266557006 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100057272807282 |
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| Date / theme: | Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world |
| Time: | 9h00 until 15h45 (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): | University center “Bachinovo” - Blagoevgrad |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | South-West University Neofit Rilski |
| 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 |
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| Date / theme: | Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world |
| Time: | 13h30 until 14h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Roundtable discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The topic of healthy aging is central to modern society, especially in the context of an aging population, multimorbidity and the digital transformation of healthcare. Digital technologies offer new tools for support, but also new barriers. The goal is not just a long life, but a quality life in health. By leveraging technological advances, digital health interventions have the potential to empower older adults to actively participate in the management of their health, thus facilitating early identification, prevention and the provision of individualized care. The event is designed for nursing students and includes a discussion. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical University of Plovdiv |
| 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: | mariq_stamova84@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Lecturer Mariya Stamova-Georgieva, Marieta Todorova, Department of Nursing Care, Faculity of Public Health, MU-Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Social media: | linkedin.com/school/medical-university-of-plovdiv |
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| Date / theme: | Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world |
| Time: | 13:00 until 14:00 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Cardiac asthma is a condition in which attacks of shortness of breath due to left-sided heart failure occur. Nursing care for such patients is aimed at relieving symptoms, monitoring for complications and assisting with treatment.
Evaluation and monitoring
Observation of breathing - frequency, depth, type of breathing, presence of wheezing.
Monitoring vital signs - pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation.
Monitoring for symptoms of pulmonary congestion - cough with foamy sputum, cyanosis, restlessness. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical University of Plovdiv |
| Language(s): | български |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University of Plovdiv |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://mu-plovdiv.bg/ |
| Contact email: | neli_boicheva@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Nedyalka Boycheva |
| Social media: | Facebook, LinkedIn |
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HW8 - Digital health and AI for inclusive healthcare (South-west University "Neofit Rilski", Faculty of Public Health, Healthcare and Sports, Department of Kinesitherapy) |
| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 9h00 until 14h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Campaign |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Effect of Smartphone Usage on Neck Pain. Neck pain is a growing problem in society, affecting people of all ages, but especially young adults, due to prolonged computer/phone use, desk work, poor posture, stress and reduced physical activity. Recent studies have shown an association between increased mobile phones use and an increase in the incidence of neck pain. Prolonged use of electronic devices, exceeding three hours per day, is a significant risk factor. Timely assessment and prevention of this condition will significantly improve people's condition and lifestyle. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | South-West University "Neofit Rilski" 66 Ivan Mihaylov str. 2700, Blagoevgrad |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | South-west University "Neofit Rilski", Faculty of Public Health, Healthcare and Sports, Department of Kinesitherapy |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://swu.bg |
| Contact email: | miglena_tsvetkova@swu.bg |
| Contact info: | Department of Kinesitherapy, SWU |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100057272807282 https://www.facebook.com/groups/154553266557006 |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 9h00 until 14h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Wellbeing & Active Living Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | As part of the initiative, free hearing screenings and assessment will be available for everyone who is interested. In addition, personalized consultations will be provided for people with hearing impairments, as well as for their families. The aim is to raise awareness about hearing difficulties and to offer professional support and guidance regarding treatment and rehabilitation options. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | 60 Ivan Mihailov str., Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Department of Logopedics at South-West University "Neofit Rilski" |
| 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 |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 9h00 until 12h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session, Community Engagement & Awareness Campaign and Simulation workshop / Community awareness session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This event emphasizes equal access to care through simulations and role-play with vulnerable patients. Participants explore how to adapt communication and nursing practice based on social, cultural, and physical factors. Interactive sessions include case studies and a pledge wall titled “Health Without Borders.” |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria and Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sports, SWU “Neofit Rilski”, IX Building, Blagoevgrad |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sports, SWU “Neofit Rilski” |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | m.bachewa14@gmail.com |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 9h00 until 15h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Education, research and modern health technologies as the key to sustainable health systems - Panel for lectures and discussions with international lecturers: Prof. Omar Abidi, Prof. Abdel Mought Bahadi, ISPITS and prof. Nikolova, Assoc. Prof. Singh, MACMASTER, accompanied by prof. Manukova, Prof. Serbezova and Assist. Prof. Daniela Lyutakova. The. lectures will be attended by students and academic staff and will allow for discussions and shared experiences in the field. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Ruse, Ruse University, Hall 2.101 |
| Language(s): | English |
| Reach: | Regional |
| Organisers: | Ruse University, Faculty of Public Health and Healthcare |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://fb.me/e/8SQnTv4xj |
| Contact email: | dlyutakova@uni-ruse.bg |
| Contact info: | Prof. Aneliya Manukova, Prof. Ivanichka Serbezova, Assist. Prof. Daniela Lyutakova |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/ZdravniGrizhiRuse |
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HW239 - Impact of social media on health (Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association) |
| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 10h00 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Seminar |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This is a seminar in which medical students will present topics to the students from High school related to social media and their impact on health. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Bulgaria, First language high school, Varna |
| Language(s): | English |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg |
| Contact email: | rozalinabra@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Rozalina Braykova |
| Social media: | mu-vi.tv |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 10h00 until 12h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This event will be organised as a workshop with three groups of 6th-year medical students. The content will analyse the shortcomings of the Bulgarian health system as compared to EU tendencies and its responsiveness to Bulgarian population health needs, especially in a pandemic situation. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | 1, Sv. Kliment Ohridski Str. 5800 Pleven Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | English |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University - Pleven BG 000405689 |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-pleven.bg/index.php/en/ |
| Contact email: | d_krumova@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Dima Tsanova |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/mu.pleven.bg |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 11h00 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Diabetes represents a major global health challenge due to the millions of people it affects worldwide, the health risks, complications and deterioration in quality of life. This workshop aims to increase the knowledge of nursing students on current guidelines for the control of diabetes mellitus. Quality of life for people with diabetes is linked to access to adequate treatment, modern glycaemic control technologies and good self-management. Optimal control of blood glucose and cardiometabolic risk factors protect against cardiovascular and renal disease and mortality. In addition, the role of the nurse in improving control, lifestyle changes, and behavioral interventions is discussed. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical University of Plovdiv |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University of Plovdiv |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | http://mu-plovdiv.bg/ |
| Contact email: | marietattodorova@gmail.com |
| Contact info: | Veselina Bukova, Marieta Todorova, Department of Nursing Care, Faculity of Public Health, MU-Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Social media: | linkedin.com/school/medical-university-of-plovdiv |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 12h45 until 13h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Public presentation |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This presentation is aimed at medical students and will explore the importance of HPV vaccination in men, addressing the current gender gap in vaccination rates. It highlights the risks of HPV-related diseases in males, including genital warts and cancers, and emphasizes the public health benefits of expanding vaccination coverage. The presented materials will review current recommendations, barriers to uptake, and strategies to improve awareness and access among male populations. This presentation equips medical students (as future clinicians) with essential knowledge on HPV risks in men, empowering them to promote gender-neutral vaccination and advocate for comprehensive public health strategies. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Plovdiv, 4002, Bulgaria, Lyuben Karavelov 26a street., Medical University - Plovdiv, 5th floor - room 511 |
| Language(s): | English |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University of Plovdiv |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id61557716395559&localebg_BG |
| Contact email: | meri.hristamyan@mu-plovdiv.bg |
| Contact info: | Meri Hristamyan |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id61557716395559&localebg_BG - FB |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 12h30 until 14h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | A discussion will be held with second-year nursing students (20 participants), focusing on social health inequalities—particularly disparities in access to healthcare services and the organization of care for young children.
The primary aim is to analyze the structure and delivery of healthcare services for children in early childhood, with a focus on identifying inequalities and exploring the factors that contribute to them.
Discussion Topics:
What differences exist in health determinants and healthcare provision for newborns and children up to the age of three?
Are there noticeable disparities based on place of residence (e.g., urban vs. rural)?
Do health outcomes or access to care vary by ethnic background?
Have students encountered such inequalities during clinical practice or in their home communities?
What strategies and roles can nurses adopt to help reduce inequalities and improve the quality of care for young children? |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical College – Varna, Hall A |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | MU-Varna, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Nursing Care |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | MU-Varna, Faculty of Public Health |
| Contact email: | galina.il.petrova@gmail.com |
| Contact info: | Galina Petrova |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 13h00 until 18h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Scientific Challenge & Competition |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This event will be organized as part of the 4th edition of the National Student Competition ”We study in order to help” initiatives. The purpose of the event is to bring together academia and students from different universities from the country and provide networking opportunities for both students and educators. Within the framework of the event, the students will present their research findings to inspire progress in creating sustainable public health systems. Target audiences: students, educators. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Complex Oncology Center-Shumen |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | Shumen Affiliate to the Medical University of Varna, Department of Health Care |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg/BG/AboutUs/pages/filial-shumen.aspx |
| Contact email: | elitsa_stoichkova@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Teodora Evtimova, Sonya Toncheva, Tamara Tsvetkova, Hristina Gencheva, Radostina Zhecheva, Maria Dobreva, Milena Todorova, Teodora Yordanova, Teodora Dimitrova, Karolina Nikolova, Elitsa Stoichkova |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/filialshumen |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 13:00 until 17:00 (GMT+01:00) Париж (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Wellbeing & Active Living Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Early Diagnosis of Speech, Voice, and Swallowing Difficulties
Speech, voice, and swallowing disorders are often underestimated, yet they can be early indicators of serious neurological, oncological, or post-viral conditions.
Early screening and intervention can significantly improve the quality of life and prevent complications.
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| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | 66 Ivan Mihaylov str., 2700, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | SWU-Blagoevgrad, Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | radostina.kostova@swu.bg |
| Contact info: | Radostina Kostova |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 13h00 until 15h15 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Basic concepts. International classification of diseases. Socially significant diseases. Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health. Prevention. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | 1, Sv. Kliment Ohridski Str. 5800 Pleven Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | English |
| Reach: | Global |
| Organisers: | Medical University-Pleven, Bulgarian Scientific Society of Public Health |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://mu-pleven.bg/index.php/en/ |
| Contact email: | mariela_kamburova@yahoo.com |
| Contact info: | Mariela Kamburova |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/mu.pleven.bg |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 16h30 until 17h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The goal of the workshop is to present information about the profession of occupational therapist and practical tools to support inclusive education by promoting full participation and engagement of all students, regardless of their abilities or challenges. It aims to foster collaboration between therapists, educators, and families to create supportive, accessible, and equitable learning environments. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | 60 Ivan Mihailov str., Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria Campus № 8 South-West University "Neofit Rilski" |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Department of Logopedics at South-West University "Neofit Rilski" |
| 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 |
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HW61 - Physical activity, health and scouting at the Medical University - Pleven (MU-Pleven, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and Sports: Rostislav Kostov, Iskra Ilieva, Iliyan Ilchev, Tanya Megova, Milena Kirnikolova, Kaloqn Monov, Petar Popov, Hristo Genov, Svetoslav Rachkov, Petio Kolev, Iva Naidenova, Delyan Demirev; Scout Club Wild Bees - Pl; Scout Club Little Lion - Pl; Bulgarian Public Health Association) |
| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 17:00 until 18:30 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Game |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Students will run cross-country; tournaments in basketball, volleyball, table tennis, Shotokan karate will be organized with students from different specialties of MU-Pleven. The event will end with Bulgarian folk dances for all participants. There will be demonstrations of applied activities and scout games by scout clubs Wild Bees - Pleven and Little Lion - Pleven. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical University - Pleven, BG; Faculty of Public Health, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and Sports |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | MU-Pleven, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and Sports: Rostislav Kostov, Iskra Ilieva, Iliyan Ilchev, Tanya Megova, Milena Kirnikolova, Kaloqn Monov, Petar Popov, Hristo Genov, Svetoslav Rachkov, Petio Kolev, Iva Naidenova, Delyan Demirev; Scout Club Wild Bees - Pl; Scout Club Little Lion - Pl; Bulgarian Public Health Association |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.facebook.com/mu.pleven.bg |
| Contact email: | is_ilieva5@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Iskra Ilieva |
| Social media: | https://www.mu-pleven.bg/index.php/bg/ https://www.facebook.com/mu.pleven.bg?localebg_BG; https://www.facebook.com/sportsector.mupleven?localebg_BG; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100036867175009 |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 9h00 until 13h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session, Scientific Challenge & Competition |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This event will be the held on the second day of 4th edition of the National Student Competition ”We study in order to help”. The purpose of the event is to provide opportunities for demonstrating the practical skills of students from different universities from the country. It also aims at demonstrating innovative approaches in contemporary nursing and midwifery education. Target audiences: students, educators. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Shumen Affiliate |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | Shumen Affiliate to the Medical University of Varna, Department of Health Care |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg/BG/AboutUs/pages/filial-shumen.aspx |
| Contact email: | elitsa_stoichkova@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Teodora Evtimova, Sonya Toncheva, Tamara Tsvetkova, Hristina Gencheva, Radostina Zhecheva, Maria Dobreva, Milena Todorova, Teodora Yordanova, Teodora Dimitrova, Karolina Nikolova, Elitsa Stoichkova |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/filialshumen |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 9h00 until 10h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Webinar |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | It’s a Management Health Care webinar for healthcare professionals (17 students). The content is directed to the advantages and disadvantages of the simulation during the healthcare professionals’ basic education for their self-confidence and safety patient. The aim is to discuss the significance of the practical skills before the meeting of the real patient according to the students’ view. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Bulgaria, Medical University - Pleven, Faculty of Public Health |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | MU-Pleven, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Healthcare management, Medical ethics and Information technologies |
| 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, Asen Seizov |
| Social media: | https://www.mu-pleven.bg/index.php/en/structal-units/182-faculty-of-public-health |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 9h00 until 18h45 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | public health festival with community engagement |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | The XI “Sea and Health” Festival, dedicated to European Maritime Day is organized by the Faculty of Public Health at the Medical University of Varna, on the scenic Black Sea coast.
The festival will begin on May 16 and feature a public health programme on May 17- when students are free from classes and can fully engage in activities benefiting the local community. The programme includes: physical activities; volunteer beach clean-up, highlighting the environmental impact of plastic pollution; eye health awareness activities; a majorette performance at the Sea Garden, etc.
The event aims to promote active, sustainable, and health-conscious living. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Varna, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | tdimitrovatvd@gmail.com |
| Contact info: | Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 9h00 until 12h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Career forum / Inspirational session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | A dynamic event focused on future competencies in public health nursing. Includes live talks with alumni, discussion panels, and the interactive “Wall of Inspiration,” where students reflect on their motivation and vision. Ideal for students, future applicants, and healthcare educators. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria and Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sports, SWU “Neofit Rilski”, IX Building, Blagoevgrad |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sports, SWU “Neofit Rilski” |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | m.bachewa14@gmail.com |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 10h00 until 11h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Seminar |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Zoonoses are diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans. Whether close coexistence with our pets is safe or poses risks to our health is the topic on which a discussion will be held with students from various specialties at Trakia University - Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. Socially significant neglected zoonoses will be examined and issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, the postponed anti-epidemic measures and the consequences of this will be discussed. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Trakia University-Stara Zagora, 11 Armeiska str., 6000 Stara Zagora, BULGARIA |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Trakia University - Stara Zagora |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | borislavachakarova@gmail.com |
| Contact info: | Borislava Chakarova |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 9h00 until 12h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Campaign |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Student community initiative for the application of express testing methods in primary care settings. Students in the major Physician`s Assistants have adopted informational leaflets and resumes to inform the public and their colleagues on innovative methods that make healthcare better. The campaign will be local and they will give out the materials and discuss the topic with fellow students. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Ruse, Ruse University, New Building |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Ruse University, Faculty of Public Health and Healthcare |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://fb.me/e/8SQnTv4xj |
| Contact email: | dlyutakova@uni-ruse.bg |
| Contact info: | Assist. Prof. Radostin Tadev, Assist. Prof. Daniela Lyutakova |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100066942945415 |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 10h00 until 17h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Roundtable discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Course on topic:”Health promotion in the workplace“ Main lecturers: Assoc.prof.G.Tzolova; Prof.V. Duleva; R.Dinolova;E.Todorova;E.Marinova;I.Kamel will present materials |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | NCPHA and BPHA https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | gal@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | G. Tzolova |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 10h30 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session, Game |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Date:14.05.25; Target group: Children from the third grade of the "St. Kl.Ohridski" Primary School in Burgas
Venue: The specialized laboratory on Technical Safety and Disaster Protection in Technical Faculty of Burgas State University, Department “Materials, technologies, material science”.
Main topics: Which are the most common nature disasters? Which is the most common man-made disaster? What is the difference between them? What is ionizing radiation? How can we measure the noise? What kind of protection should we use in case of different emergencies? How can we be of help to us and the others in case of emergencies?
Educational means: Quiz, Educational games- What should we put in our evaluation backpack? Guess what the disaster is?” ,“Educational model of an Earthquake- Check what is wrong” - comic type educational tool for disaster protection, first aid mannequin. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Burgas State University "Prof. d-r Assen Zlatarov", Faculty of Technical scinece, Prof. Y.Yakimov Blvrd, 1 |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Burgas State University "Prof. d-r Assen Zlatarov" |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | sabina_nedkova@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Sabina Nedkova |
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HW253 - Healthy Easter (National Center of Public Health and Analyses) |
| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 10h00 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | health education event |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Regional health education event. Basic messages about the prevention of factors, as well as educational videos about the harm of alcohol, shisha and immobility. As an emotional ending to the event is the context of Easter. Experts from Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate, NCPHA, Regional Health Inspection (Sofia, Region) and students from “High school of transport Nikola Vapzarov ”- Slivniza will take part in the event. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Regional |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | NCPHA and BPHA, https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | i.kamel@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Ivelina Kamel |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 11h15 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: | The impact of artificial intelligence on the educational process is highly relevant due to its widespread application, as it will provide an opportunity for a significant change in teaching and learning methods, as well as in ethical and social aspects. The discussion will be held among students from the "Nursing" program. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Department of Nursing care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv,15A Vasil Aprilov blvd.,Plovdiv 4002, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | Department of Nursing care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv. 16 May 2025 |
| Contact email: | emerdjanova@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Elena Merdzhanova, Snezhana Dragusheva |
| Social media: | https://mu-plovdiv.bg/ |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 11h15 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Lifelong learning provides health specialists with the opportunity to build on, expand, enrich, improve and adapt their knowledge, education and training. For even the best education can no longer guarantee the validity of their training until the end of their professional career. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://mu-plovdiv.bg/ |
| Contact email: | snezhanka.dragusheva@mu-plovidv.bg |
| Contact info: | Snezhanka Dragusheva, Ph.D |
| Social media: | https://mu-plovdiv.bg/ |
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HW240 - Public health in future (Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association) |
| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 11h00 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Seminar |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | This is a seminar in which medical students will present topics to the students from High schools in Varna on how the young generation can impact public health. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Bulgaria, Varna, High School for Foreign Languages - Yoan Ekzarh and Third High School of Natural Mathematics "Academician Methodius Popov" |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Department of Hygiene and ecology, Faculty of Public health, Medical University – Varna Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov and Bulgarian Public Health Association |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg |
| Contact email: | rozalinabra@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Rozalina Braykova |
| Social media: | mu-vi.tv |
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HW245 - The healthcare students in Forward Medical Station (Section of Disaster Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria) |
| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 11h30 until 12h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Lecture |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | In the case of large-scale disasters or those with many casualties, it is necessary to build a Forward Medical Station in order casualties to get medical care as close and timely as possible. The knowledge of the medical specialists how to make a Forward Medical Station is crucial for the performance of adequate and in-time disaster medical support as the main steps of disaster medical support will be carried out there - medical intelligence, medical triage, first medical aid, sanitation, decontamination, dosimetry. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | 26 “Luben Karavelov” blvd. Plovdiv 4002, floor 5 |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Section of Disaster Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Contact email: | mari.georgieva@mu-plovdiv.bg |
| Contact info: | Mariya Georgieva, Elena Valkanova, Rumyana Etova, Svetoslav Georgiev |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/people/%D0%9A%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B0-%D0%95%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%B8-%D0%9C%D0%91%D0%A1-%D0%9C%D0%A3-%D0%9F%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%B2/61557716395559/ |
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HW57 - Challenges Faced by the Nursing Healthcare Managers (Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria; Shumen Affiliate to the Medical University of Varna, Department of Health Care; Faculty of Public Health) |
| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 14h15 until 15h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Interactive Workshop / Skill-Building Session |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | During this discussion, initiated and following a leadership public lecture in April 2025, students will focus on the role of nursing healthcare management professionals as future leaders in public health. The discussion will explore opportunities for making responsible managerial decisions. It will also address the promotion of sustainable intergenerational collaboration and teamwork. The role of healthcare managers in elevating the social status of health professions will also be examined.
The event highlights the importance of engaging students in the European Public Health Week as a platform to foster awareness, leadership, and active participation in shaping the future of healthcare. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Medical UNiversity of Varna - Shumen Affiliate, Department of Health Care and Faculty of Public Health |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Regional |
| Organisers: | Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria; Shumen Affiliate to the Medical University of Varna, Department of Health Care; Faculty of Public Health |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg/EN |
| Contact email: | stpavlova@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Sonya Toncheva, Stanislava Pavlova, Mihaela Stoyanova, Fazile Redzhebova
Dayana Yordanova, Evelina Netsova, Maria Tsekina, Viktoria Stoyanova, Selin Redzheb |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 14h00 until 19h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
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| Event type: | Consultations |
| Event format: | In-person |
| Description: | Conducting free dietology consultations on "Nutrition and Dietetics" on May 16, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for 10 people from Sofia by pre-registration at the Medical Center „Circle of Health” https://circleofhealth.bg/
Associate professor Dr. Lalka Rangelova, MD from Department “Food and Nutrition” of the National Center of Public Health and Analysis will participate in the consultations. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Sofia, Medical Center Circle of Health https://circleofhealth.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses, Bulgarian Public Health Association |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | NCPHA and BPHA, https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | l.rangelova@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Lalka Rangelova |
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| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 11h00 until 12h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Community Engagement & Awareness Campaign |
| Event format: | In-person with live streaming |
| Description: | The current event is an awareness campaign, organized as part of the Bulgarian Public Health Association’s initiatives within the seventh European Public Health Week (EUPHW) and the 10th anniversary of Shumen Affiliate. It aims to: (1) promote EUPHW as a platform for highlighting key messages regarding specific public health themes, such as mental health, and (2) disseminate the daily theme and focus attention on mental health and the role of health professionals as a source of inspiration for the future generations by fostering dialogue and innovative thinking. Hosted by the Department of Health Care at Shumen Affiliate to the Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria, the event will also reflect the current public health priorities and challenges. Target audiences: students, educators, healthcare community. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria and Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Shumen Affiliate; https://mu-varna.webex.com/mu-varna/j.php?MTIDm793f41001c55e41c93da7b4760eff0a0 |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | Shumen Affiliate to the Medical University of Varna, Department of Health Care |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg/BG/AboutUs/pages/filial-shumen.aspx |
| Contact email: | elitsa_stoichkova@abv.bg |
| Contact info: | Teodora Evtimova, Sonya Toncheva, Elitsa Stoichkova, Margarita Ivanova, Sergey Metodiev |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/filialshumen |
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HW66 - PATIENT SAFETY – PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS (MU-Plovdiv, Faculty of Public Health, National Center of Public Health and Analyses, Non-Government organization,) |
| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 10h00 until 12h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | In-person with live streaming |
| Description: | 1. Developing a patient safety culture. Challenges and benefits of reporting errors in Bulgaria,
2. Whistleblowing and patient safety - about the ethical dilemmas in reporting and disclosing medical errors,
3. Patient safety - good practices in Bulgaria,
4. The integrative approach in medicine and patient safety,
5. How to improve our communication skills and techniques in healthcare as part of a safety culture |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | Plovdiv 4000, Medical university of Plovdiv, 15 A V. Aprilov Blvd |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | MU-Plovdiv, Faculty of Public Health, National Center of Public Health and Analyses, Non-Government organization, |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://mu-plovdiv.bg/, https://www.facebook.com/meduniversity.plovdiv/ |
| Contact email: | ros_dimova@yahoo.com |
| Contact info: | Prof. Rositsa Dimova, MD, PhD, Head of the Dept. Health Management and Health Economics, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Plovdiv |
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| Date / theme: | Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world |
| Time: | 12h00 until 16h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Community Engagement & Awareness Campaign |
| Event format: | In-person with live streaming |
| Description: | Telehealth consultations for patients with aphasia after stroke who have communication difficulties, as well as their families. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | 60 Ivan Mihailov str., Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria; https://bbb.swu.bg/b/ann-cfa-yvx |
| 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 |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 9h00 until 18h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Conference |
| Event format: | In-person with live streaming |
| Description: | The Scientific Students’ Conference “Waves of Knowledge – A Path to the Future” is organized by the Faculty of Public Health at the Medical University of Varna. The event welcomes students, PhD candidates, and young scientists. The deadline for abstract submissions was April 22, 2025, and we are proud to announce that over 70 abstracts have been submitted by students and their academic supervisors. The conference programme is structured into eight thematic sections, reflecting the various specialties within the Faculty of Public Health, the Medical University of Varna. The official languages of the event are Bulgarian and English. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://www.mu-varna.bg/BG/Pages/more-i-zdrave-mu-varna-2025.aspx |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg/BG/Pages/more-i-zdrave-mu-varna-2025.aspx |
| Contact email: | moreizdrave10@gmail.com |
| Contact info: | Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Varna |
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HW246 - Cross-sector Collaboration for Youth Mental Health Advocacy (Medical University – Varna, Faculty of Public Health; Bulgarian SPA Association (BUBSPA); European SPA Association ( ESPA); Varna Free University) |
| Date / theme: | Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre |
| Time: | 9h00 until 24h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Networking event |
| Event format: | Online only |
| Description: | As part of the 2025 EU Public Health Week, we will host a media event focused on collaboration across sectors and disciplines for better mental health prevention and care for young generations. Building on our 2024 initiative, this year’s program includes short interviews and a studio discussion recorded in collaboration with MU-Vi TV. The event is organised by the Medical University – Varna, and involves partners from BUBSPA, ESPA, and Varna Free University, highlighting topics like positive education, integrated care, wellness therapies, and research. The final video will air on May 12, 2025, as part of the Mental Health theme day. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://www.mu-varna.bg/BG |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | Medical University – Varna, Faculty of Public Health; Bulgarian SPA Association (BUBSPA); European SPA Association ( ESPA); Varna Free University |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://www.mu-varna.bg/BG |
| Contact email: | kostadinovad@gmail.com |
| Contact info: | Medical University – Varna, Faculty of Public Health |
| Social media: | http://mu-vi.tv/LiveStreams/pages/Live.aspx |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 9h00 until 24h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Campaign, Community Engagement & Awareness Campaign |
| Event format: | Online only |
| Description: | This event is an academic awareness campaign in Bulgarian, organized as part of the Bulgarian Public Health Association’s initiatives within the seventh European Public Health Week (EUPHW). It aims to: (1) promote EUPHW as a platform for addressing key public health issues, May 12 - 16, 2025, and (2) advance a three-year research initiative on the planetary One Health (OH) concept by presenting recent findings and publications. Hosted on the Medical University of Varna’s Publishing Department electronic platform, the event will disseminate EUPHW daily themes and contextualize OH research nationally on May 13, 2025. Target audiences: researchers, educators, students, communities. Добре дошли / Dobre doshli / Welcome to Bulgaria! |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://press.mu-varna.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://press.mu-varna.bg/ |
| Contact email: | vanko07@gmail.com |
| Contact info: | Desislava Vankova, Zhaneta Radkova, Petya Boncheva, Silviya Mihaylova, Kristina Kutcarova |
| Social media: | https://press.mu-varna.bg/ |
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| Date / theme: | Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability |
| Time: | 10h30 until 12h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | Online only |
| Description: | The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as the greatest threat to public health in the 21st century. Heat waves kill more people than any other extreme weather event combined, and they are becoming more frequent as the climate changes. Estimates in Europe suggest that heat waves are responsible for between 91 and 99% of all weather-related deaths. According to the WHO, heat waves are 30 times more deadly than it was previously thought. 74% of countries provide weather information to their health services, but only 23% use it to protect public health during hot weather. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | z.spassova@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Zornitza Spasova |
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| Date / theme: | Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world |
| Time: | 9:45 until 11:45 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion, Wellbeing & Active Living Session and preparation of information material |
| Event format: | Online only |
| Description: | Natalie Ruseva will present in an informational material on the NCPHA website a program for targeted psychosocial rehabilitation of adults as a prevention of degenerative cognitive changes. She will be available to answer questions on May 14 from 09.45 to 11.45 at the indicated email. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses (NCPHA) |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | n.ruseva@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Natali Ruseva |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 12:00 until 15:00 (GMT+02:00) София (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | Online only |
| Description: | On May 15, from 12:00 AM to 15:00 PM, Chief Expert Natali Ruseva will be available to answer questions on the topic. For more information, we provide a link to the National Center for Public Health and Analyses. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81274428619?pwdTl80dxN2HcHG0g3FXtCLgh7e8Aer0s.1 |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses (NCPHA) |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | n.ruseva@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Natali Ruseva |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/ncpha.government.bg/?localebg_BG |
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| Date / theme: | Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| Time: | 13h15 until 15h15 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | Online only |
| Description: | Panel discussion on topic “ Social determinants and health inequalities - challenges ”. Assoc. prof. M. Vladimirova and ch. experts A. Koteva of Directorate Health Promotion and Disease Prevention will answer questions online from 13:15 a.m to 15:15 pm. For more information, please visit www.ncpha.government.bg |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | NCPHA and BPHA, https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | m.vladimirova@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Milena Vladimirova |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 10h30 until 11h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | Online only |
| Description: | In Bulgaria, municipalities manage and finance services in the field of child and school health care. Purpose: to direct the attention of local authorities to the implementation of strategies for child and adolescent health promotion, ensuring a healthy urban environment; sustainable financing of health policies and inclusion of children, young people and their families in decision-making concerning their health. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82492909038?pwdUiAMzGzG9b1CJF10KpNBy9iEG1QjJd.1 |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | Local |
| Organisers: | -National Center of Public Health and Analysess |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | https://ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact email: | kr.kostadinova@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Assoc. Prof. Krasimira Kostadinova; +359 2 887819519
e-mail: kr.kostadinova@ncpha.government.bg |
| Social media: | https://www.facebook.com/ncpha.government.bg |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 13h00 until 15h00 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | Online only |
| Description: | In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in interest in cycling.
This phenomenon can be explained by several key factors - health, environmental and technological.
Cycling improves cardiovascular health, controls weight, strengthens muscles, reduces stress and improves mental well-being.
As an environmentally friendly means of transportation, cycling reduces pollution and congestion.
Technological advances in the field of bicycles make cycling more enjoyable and accessible to a wide range of people.
These factors lead to a growing interest in cycling as a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | NCPHA and BPHA, https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | g.ankova@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Gabriela Ankova |
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| Date / theme: | Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow |
| Time: | 16h00 until 17h30 (GMT+02:00) Sofia (organisers' local time)
(please check your equivalent time zone here!) |
| Event type: | Panel discussion |
| Event format: | Online only |
| Description: | Panel discussion on topic “Food based dietary guidelines”. Prof. Vesselka Duleva national consulting, Head of Department “Food and Nutrition” will answer questions online this topic. For more information please visit https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Hosting country: | Bulgaria |
| Specific location(s): | https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Language(s): | Bulgarian |
| Reach: | National |
| Organisers: | National Center of Public Health and Analyses |
| For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: |
| Website: | NCPHA and BPHA, https://ncpha.government.bg/ |
| Contact email: | v.duleva@ncpha.government.bg |
| Contact info: | Vesselka Duleva |
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