Healthcare

The healthcare system in Bulgaria is expanding and improving.

Medical staff in Bulgaria are highly trained although they do not always have access to equipment and facilities available in other European countries.

There is a national health service and Bulgarian nationals pay contributions into the system in order to receive benefits. There are also a growing number of private hospitals and clinics where doctors will expect immediate payment for their services.

The UK and other countries have reciprocal agreements for free emergency healthcare. You will need to produce your passport in order to receive such treatments. You will however have to pay for medicines dispensed from public pharmacies.

Major improvements in the healthcare system began in 1999, assisted by the World Bank and in mid-2000 the healthcare through insurance system came into force. By 2002 95% of the population had signed up with a local doctor.

Dental services

Most dentists in Bulgaria are private and of a high standard. Emergency treatment is available at little or no cost for UK nationals.

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