626 Seek Medical Assistance on New Year’s Eve at Pirogov Emergency Hospital, 111 Hospitalized
On December 31, 2024, the University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment "N.I. Pirogov" (UMSBAL "N. I. Pirogov") received 626 requests for medical assistance, with 111 patients requiring inpatient treatment. The holiday shift was typical for this period, according to medical staff, as reported by Bulgarian news outlet NOVA.
The most congested departments at "Pirogov" were Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopedics-Traumatology, Neuro Surgery, Facial Maxillofacial Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Pediatric Surgery, and Pediatric Orthopedics-Traumatology. Notably, the emergency pediatric clinic was also heavily loaded.
"Pirogov", a leading clinical base and multi-profile teaching hospital in Sofia, Bulgaria, offers a wide range of specialized medical services. It consistently handles a high number of patients, especially during holidays when other healthcare facilities have reduced hours or are closed.
Both local and international visitors in Sofia can rely on the expertise of "Pirogov" staff to provide high-quality medical care, even during major public holidays such as New Year’s Eve.
