# Bulgaria health outreach initiatives 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgaria-health-outreach-initiatives-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-03T15:30:53.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 Bulgaria’s Ministry of Health launched the annual “Summer Without Risk” anti‑HIV campaign, offering free, anonymous rapid HIV tests and counseling nationwide and highlighting the eZdrave mobile health app for accessing electronic health records.

During the first week of the campaign, roughly 4,600 citizens activated eZdrave, with the highest uptake in Ruse, Smolyan and Pazardzhik. Mobile‑pairing stations set up by regional health inspections helped the public link their records to the app, and the ministry announced new features such as a public‑control function and first‑aid advice. The rapid adoption signals growing public engagement with the government’s digital health services alongside traditional preventive health measures.

## Claims

- Approximately 4,600 citizens activated the eZdrave mobile application between 27 July and 1 August. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The activation was supported by regional health inspections, district health‑insurance funds and the Information Service AD. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ministry of Health implemented measures to provide direct access to electronic health records via the eZdrave app. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Since 29 July regional health inspections introduced a permanent mobile‑pairing organization offering assistance in municipalities, state institutions and public places. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The highest number of pairings occurred in the cities of Ruse, Smolyan and Pazardzhik. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- More than 1,000 new activations were recorded in a single day. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A list of pairing points for the week was published on the Ministry of Health website. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A new functionality called “Public Control” is planned for the app to let citizens monitor entries in the National Health Information System. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Bulgaria sees 4,600 citizens activate eZdrave health app in a week

Around 4,600 Bulgarians activated the eZdrave health app from July 27‑Aug 1, with over 1,000 new users in one day, aided by regional health inspections and a mobile‑pairing campaign focused on Ruse, Smolyan and

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgaria-sees-4600-citizens-activate-ezdrave-health-app-in-a-week

### 2026-07-31: Bulgaria's National Anti‑HIV “Summer Without Risk” Campaign Launches in August

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Health launches the August “Summer Without Risk” anti‑HIV campaign, offering free anonymous testing in Burgas, Haskovo and other sites, and promoting the eZdrave health‑record app.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarias-national-antihiv-summer-without-risk-campaign-launches-in-august

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Cite as: Bulgaria health outreach initiatives 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bulgaria-health-outreach-initiatives-2026