Bulgaria and North Macedonia sign healthcare cooperation plan

Bulgarian Health Minister Katya Ivkova and North Macedonian Health Minister Sasho Klekovski signed a bilateral cooperation plan in Sofia for the 2026–2028 period. The agreement aims to deepen collaboration in healthcare and medical sciences based on equality and mutual interest.

Key priority areas include primary and specialized medical care, hospital healthcare, prevention and control of infectious and non-communicable diseases, epidemiological surveillance, medical statistics, and electronic health. The plan also facilitates the exchange of information, specialists for training, and participation in joint scientific and practical projects.

During the visit, Minister Klekovski toured the University Obstetric-Gynecological Hospital Complex ‘Mother’s Home’ in Sofia to observe modern practices in maternal and child health, specifically in neonatology. Discussions focused on neonatal screening and early detection of conditions in newborns.