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Main health risks for Bulgaria

Main health risks for Bulgaria

Diseases transmitted by insects or animals

In February 2006, three cases of swans who had died of avian flu were reported in eastern Bulgaria. No contamination in domestic or industrial breedings has been reported since then.

There are cases of animal rabies in the country.

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Diseases transmitted by food, water or through the environment

Diarrheic diseases are common among tourists who are not accustomed to local food or who do not take precautions.

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Diseases transmitted by contact with infected people

There are no specific risks.

Emergency numbers

Police

Firemen

Medical emergency

In Bulgaria, you can call the police by dialing 166 and medical emergency services by dialing 150.

Police: 166; ambulances: 150
Health infrastructures
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Hospitals in Sofia

Emergency Medical Center Pirogov: phone + 359 2 952 1161

Centre Gurguljat, Chirurgical Center, 30-20 April Street: phone + 359 2 954 9885

Medical Center Vita, 14 Bunaja Street: phone + 359 2 943 4398

Maternity Hospital Saint Lazar, 4 Simeonovsko Shose Boulevard: phone + 359 2 962 2005

Faculty Hospital Saint Anna, Branch for Treatment of Foreigners, Mladost 1, 1 Academic Evgeni Street: phone + 359 2 75 361

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Hospitals in Bourgas

District Hospital, 73 Stefan Stambolov Boulevard: phone + 359 056 810 574

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Hospitals in Varna

District Hospital, 75 Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard: phone + 359 052 655 913

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