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Roundtable "30 Years of Innovation in Public Health"
- 06/06/2025
- 8:30 p.m.
On June 5, 2025, a roundtable discussion was held on the topic "30 Years of Innovation in Public Health", organized by the Faculty of Public Health "Prof. Dr. Tsekomir Vodenicharov, MD" and the Department of Health Management and Health Economics as part of the celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the Faculty.
The event brought together representatives of the academic community, healthcare institutions and partner organizations. Among the official guests were the Minister of Health Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvi Kirilov, MD, the Rector of the Medical University - Sofia Prof. Dr. Boycho Landzhov, MD, members of the rector's management, deans and directors of units of MU-Sofia, heads of university hospitals, representatives of partner universities, lecturers, students and sponsors.
The event was opened by Prof. Tihomira Zlatanova, head of the organizing department, who welcomed the guests and gave the floor to the rector of MU-Sofia. In his welcome, Prof. Boycho Landzhov emphasized the mission of the Faculty to create highly qualified specialists and to be a driver of innovations in healthcare.
The Minister of Health, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvi Kirilov, highlighted the importance of the traditions, bold ideas and sustainable models that the Health Fund has embodied over the years, and congratulated the academic community for its contribution to the future of healthcare in Bulgaria.
The Dean of the Faculty of Public Health, Prof. Alexandrina Vodenicharova, MD, emphasized the role of innovation, vision and leadership in the development of public health and called on everyone to be active participants in creating policies that meet the needs of society.
The patron of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Prof. Dr. Tsekomir Vodenicharov, MD, PhD, shared historical moments and emphasized the importance of bold goals and the acceptance of change as a universal law for the success of the academic community.
During the event, special awards for contribution to the development of the FOH were presented to prominent lecturers and partners. The plaques were awarded to Prof. Elena Shipkovenska, Prof. Magdalena Alexandrova, Prof. Kancho Chanev and Prof. Todor Cherkezov. Partnership awards were also given to Mr. Lyubomir Penev, Director of the University Hospital "Tsarina Joanna - ISUL", and Prof. Tsvetomir Dimitrov, Director of the University First Hospital Sofia.
Prof. Asena Serbezova gave a presentation on the topic "How can industry support public health?", focusing on the relationship between academia, public health and the pharmaceutical industry.
Prof. Tihomira Zlatanova presented the history, scientific production and expert activity of the department, noting the establishment of the National Association for Health Policy and Management as one of the most significant achievements.
The subsequent panel discussion, moderated by Prof. Zlatanova and Prof. Serbezova, included leading specialists from various fields of healthcare, who discussed innovations and challenges in the sector.
The event concluded with the presentation of the student poster session on the topic "30 Years of Innovation in Public Health" and awarding of the participants.
The anniversary roundtable reinforced the role of the Public Health Foundation as a leading center for education, science and innovation in public health and created a platform for the exchange of ideas, experience and inspiration for the future.
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