Argyro Pavlidou, Jeliazko Arabadijev, Radka Argirova, Maria Dimitrova, Ani Kevorkian, Michail Okoliyski and Urška Košir
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Argyro Pavlidou: IHE - The Swedish Institute for Health Economics
Jeliazko Arabadijev: University hospital Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda
Radka Argirova: Acibadem CityClinic Tokuda Hospital, HPV Coalition
Maria Dimitrova: Medical University Sofia
Ani Kevorkian: Medical University Plovdiv
Michail Okoliyski: National Center of Public Health and Analysis, HPV Coalition
Urška Košir: IHE - The Swedish Institute for Health Economics
Abstract: Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it continues to place a heavy and unnecessary burden on women in Bulgaria. The country now stands at an important turning point in the fight against HPV-related cancers.
Despite persistently high cervical cancer incidence and mortality, recent developments, including the introduction of gender-neutral HPV vaccination and the commitment to establish a nationwide cervical cancer screening program, create a renewed opportunity to strengthen prevention efforts. At the same time, improving health data infrastructure and monitoring systems can provide the foundation needed to deliver more effective and equitable prevention programs.
This report (white paper) sets out a clear, evidence-based roadmap to support Bulgaria in building the systems required to accelerate progress toward cervical cancer elimination and reduce the broader burden of HPV-related cancers across the population. By focusing on robust registries, integrated information systems, and improved monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, the report outlines practical steps to move from fragmented initiatives toward coordinated, data-driven national action.
Keywords: Astma; enkätstudie; sjukdomsbörda; resurskonsumtion; läkemedelsanvändning; asthma; costs and disease burden; rwe; web-based survey
Language: English
42 pages, 2026
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