Digital Health and Innovation Cluster Bulgaria

"AI has the potential to transform healthcare delivery, but its success depends on building trust and providing training for those on the frontlines." 📌McKinsey & Company’s latest report explores how nurses view AI in healthcare, highlighting opportunities to streamline workflows and improve outcomes. 📌Among the 7,200 nurses surveyed, the majority are enthusiastic about using AI, believing it could improve the quality of care. However, many also express concerns about trust in its accuracy, the reduction of human interaction, and their limited knowledge of how to effectively use AI technologies. Authors: Gretchen Berlin, Mhoire Murphy,Stephanie Hammer, Adriane Griffen, Nyuma Harrison Read the full article here👇 https://lnkd.in/dtfX4WNu

Last week, our Digitalization and Innovation in Medicine course welcomed a special guest: Dr. Alex Simidchiev. 🎓 With his great experience in #publichealth, he delivered an engaging lecture on the vital skills of critical reading and thinking. In an era flooded with information, these skills are not just valuable, we believe they're essential. Dr. Simidchiev challenged our students to question assumptions, evaluate sources, and navigate the complexities of medical data with precision and integrity. A huge thank you to him for inspiring the next generation of medical professionals to approach innovation and evidence-based medicine with a critical eye.👏 #DHICluster

Happy Birthday to US!🎉 Six incredible years of building this amazing digital health community. It hasn’t always been easy, but every challenge has shaped us. Together, we’re making healthcare more connected, accessible, and meaningful for patients. What’s next? We can't wait to find out. 🚀 #DHICluster #TogetherWeGrow

The IRHIS project has officially started, and we’re excited to work on it over the next three years! Together with partners from Europe, we’ll focus on improving #healthcare through remote health solutions, including AI-powered sensors and #wearabledevices.📱 👇 Watch the video from Mira to learn more about our role and plans. 👇 #DHICluster

"The future of health is digital." – Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. 📌A joint report by World Health Organization and International Telecommunication Union highlights how investing just $0.24 per patient per year in digital health tools like #telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots could save 2+ million lives and prevent 7 million hospitalizations over the next decade. 📌NCDs like heart disease, cancer, diabetes cause 74% of global deaths annually, many of which are preventable. #Digitaltools can empower individuals to manage risks, improve healthcare access, and support professionals in delivering better care. To unlock its full potential, the report urges investment in digital public infrastructure, collaboration between health and tech and stronger system #integration. Download the report here👇 https://lnkd.in/djWzu_6n

👏 This Friday afternoon, we’re excited to introduce our member, VECTOR Labs - From AI to Value, with a special interview featuring Nick Nickolovski. #MeetOurMembers 📌VECTOR Labs excels in the complete process of creating AI technologies – from strategy definition and identifying suitable applications to architecture, development, testing, deployment, and adaptation in real-world environments. With a strong focus on industries such as healthcare and pharmaceuticals, they develop intelligent systems that deliver real value and ensure a positive return on investment for their clients. 👇Learn more about their vision and technologies in our special blog post: https://lnkd.in/dFeumkE2

What is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)❓ Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is revolutionizing healthcare delivery and forms a crucial component of our DIGI4Care Project. This innovative approach utilizes: • Advanced sensor technology • Artificial intelligence systems • Real-time data analytics These tools enable healthcare professionals to monitor patients' health status remotely, facilitating prompt interventions and tailored care plans. This technology bridges the gap between patients and providers, creating a more connected and efficient healthcare ecosystem. 👇Discover the benefits of Remote Patient Monitoring👇

Our CEO, Mira Ganova, PhD, recently participated in the Polish-Bulgarian forum "Telemedicine and E-Health - Opportunities and Perspectives" hosted by the Embassy of Poland.🇵🇱📱 During the event, Polish Ambassador Maciej Szymański highlighted Poland's fully digitalized healthcare system, encompassing prescriptions, referrals, diagnostics and patient monitoring. 🇧🇬 On our hand, Mira shared insights on Bulgaria's telemedicine future under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, emphasizing key areas: ✔️ Bridging legal gaps and integrating private consultations into patient records. ✔️ Enhancing system connectivity with tools like the 'E-Health' app by НЗИС. ✔️ Telemedicine’s transformative role in detecting conditions and expanding access, especially for cardiovascular care. We’re proud to help shape the future of digital health. Learn more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dScv3xEf #DHICluster

European Medicines Agency : "Over the past decade, less than 4% of new medicines approved in the EU targeted drug-resistant infections. Globally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are at the forefront of antimicrobial R&D, yet only 3% of EMA-registered SMEs develop and market anti-infectives." 📌Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global challenge, with a concerning decline in the development of new antibacterial and antifungal agents. 📌The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is calling on medicine developers, both big and small, to engage early and explore innovative solutions, from novel antimicrobials and alternatives to rapid diagnostics. 👇Find out more below👇

Last week, we continued our #DHI TO(AL)K series with the great event "UK Market - Access & Opportunities", in collaboration with the British Bulgarian Business Association (BBBA).🇧🇬🇬🇧 The session brought together our members companies and industry experts to explore the pathways for entering the UK market. With a focus on fostering international growth, our guest speakers, Dace Dimza-Jones and Cristina Dragu 🇬🇧💰🚀 shared their expertise on: ✅ Business development strategies in medical technologies, digital healthcare, and biotechnology ✅ R&D opportunities and conducting clinical trials in the UK ✅ Practical advice for a smooth market entry 📌 The main goal of the DHI TO(AL)K series is to create meaningful connections and inspire real action. Thank you to everyone who helped make the session lively, productive, and full of fresh ideas and Roche Bulgaria for the hospitality. See you next time! #DHICluster #Innovation #DigitalHealth