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Bulgarian Department of Epidemiology (7)
DEPARTMENT EPIDEMIOLOGY AND DDD
The main aspects of the department’s activity:
- scientific and research activities aiming to achieve effective national communicable disease (CD) surveillance and control, incl. immunoprophylaxis and implementation of disinfection, sterilization and vector control practices;
- participation in the preparation ofdisease prevention programs, regulations and guidance documents of Ministry of Health (MoH)
- provision of expert advice and conduction of postgraduate courses for medical specialists from Regional Health Inspectorates (RHIs);
- media dissemination of health knowledge to public.
Laboratory “Chemistry of DDD”
LABORATORY "CHEMISTRY OF DDD"
Contact:
Sofia 1233, Blvd. "General Stoletov" 44A,
tel. 02/831 00 30
Work time:
from 7.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m
Head of Laboratory:
Irena Christoskova - Dacheva
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Laboratory staff:
Eng. Rositsa Madzharova, chemist
Lubomira Bozhilova, biologist
Eli Dimitrova, laboratory assistant
Elka Yancheva, laboratory worker
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The activity of the laboratory is related to:
- Development of analytical methods for qualitative and quantitative control of biocides;
- Determination of the physico-chemical characteristics of disinfectants;
- Quantification of the included active substances (AB) in disinfectants and prepared working solutions;
- Tracking the stability of AB over time;
- Disinfection control through express and quantitative chemical methods;
- Compilation of disinfection regimes;
- Carrying out quantitative tests of disinfectants, according to the requirements of the BDS/EN/ISO17025 standard;
- Production of chemical indicators for daily control of sterilization at 121°C, 134°C and 165°C with a certified quality management system BDS/EN/ISO9001;
- Consultations for interested persons on disinfection and sterilization;
- Conducting thematic courses for postgraduate studies and individual training of disinfection and sterilization specialists.
PRICE LIST
of the paid services provided by NCIPD, MS№ 255/17.10.2012, 81/ 23.10.2012
|
Code |
TESTING |
Price /in BGN/ |
|
611 |
Quantitative determination in %: Active chlorine Iodine Formaldehyde Phenolic derivatives |
42,00 |
|
613 |
Quantitative determination of chlorhexidine digluconate in % |
47,00 |
|
614 |
Quantitative determination of quaternary ammonium salts in % |
56,00 |
|
618 |
Quantitative determination in %: Glutaraldehyde Glyoxal Total Aldehydes |
60,00 |
|
624 |
Quantitative determination of active oxygen/perhydrol in % |
32,00 |
|
611 + 624 |
Quantitative determination of peracetic acid in % |
74,00 |
Laboratory “Medical arachnoenthomology and zoology with disinsection and deratization”
LABORATORY “MEDICAL ARACHNOENTHOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY WITH DISINSECTION AND DERATIZATION”
Head of laboratoty: Nadya Mitkova
Contacts: tel +3592 94 46 999/324
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Staff:
Sofia Boneva, biologist
Tamara Lazarova, biologist
Emilia Vesheva, laboratory worker
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Main activities:
- To study the spread, seasonal activity, biology and ecology of arthropods and rodents – vectors and reservoirs of CDs
- To study the epidemiological role of arthropods and rodents as vectors and reservoirs of CDs
- To study the biological effectiveness of biocides
- Testing the susceptibility of arthropods to different insecticides
- To publish studies results in specialized journals
- To assist MoH in development of ordinances and guidance materials
- To participate in MoH commissions of experts
- To teach DDD specialists
Activity on scientific projects:
1. Role of migratory and native wild birds as reservoirs of vector-transmitted infections in humans. Funded by Bulgarian Fund for scientific investigation /№ КП-06-Н33/16 from 21.12.2019
2. The role of cave-dwelling bat species in Bulgaria as vectors and reservoirs of European bat lyssaviruses. Funded by Bulgarian Fund for scientific investigations /№ КП-06-Н31/14 from 11.12.2019
3. Biological and molecular genetic studies on the insecticide resistance of native and invasive mosquito species. Funded by Bulgarian Fund for scientific investigations/ № КП-06-Н41/5 from 30.11.2020.
Written by AdministratorLaboratory “Disinfection, Sterilization and Biological indicators
Laboratory “Disinfection, Sterilization and Biological indicators”
Tel: +3592 832 81 92
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Staff:
Head of laboratory: Milena Nikolova, Chief assistant, PhD
Svetlana Yordanova, biologist
Gergana Getova, biologist
Bistra Alexandrova, lab. worker
Main activities:
- To study methods and agents for disinfection and sterilization
- To prepare disinfection schemes for sites with epidemiological significance
- To assist MoH in development of ordinances, guidance materials, and medical standards concerning HAI, disinfection, sterilization and pest-control activity
- To participate in MoH commissions of experts and working groups
- To evaluate antimicrobial effectiveness of disinfectants and medical devices under laboratory and practical conditions
- To conducts annually training for students, biologists, medical doctors and laboratory specialists as part of their postgraduate courses and as part of the educational courses for medical specialties in Microbiology, Virology and Epidemiology and other specialties. The specialists conduct trainings for graduates and doctoral students.
- To assist to Regional Health Inspectorates (RHIs) and all other healthcare facilities, citizens and pest-control operators in the country;
Disinfectants and antiseptics are tested in the laboratory according to the following standard methods:
EN 1040 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Test method and requirements (phase 1);
EN 1275 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of basic fungicidal or basic yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Test method and requirements (phase 1);
EN 14561 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative carrier test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity for instruments used in the medical area - Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 2);
EN 14562 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative carrier test for the evaluation of fungicidal or yeasticidal activity for instruments used in the medical area - Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 2);
EN 1276 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas. Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1);
EN 1650 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of fungicidal or yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas - Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1);
EN 13727 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity in the medical area. Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1);
EN 13624 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of fungicidal or yeasticidal activity in the medical area - Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1);
EN 13697 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative non-porous surface test for the evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal and/or fungicidal activity of chemical disinfectants used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas without mechanical action - Test method and requirements without mechanical action (phase 2, step 2);
EN 1500 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Hygienic handrub - Test method and requirements (pase 2/step 2);
EN 1499 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Hygienic handwash - Test method and requirements (phase 2/step 2);
EN 12791 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Surgical hand disinfection - Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 2).
Methods EN 1040; EN 1275 and EN 13697 are included in the scope of accreditation in accordance with the requirements of EN ISO 17025.
Written by AdministratorUnit Disinfection, Disinsection and Deratization
UNIT DISINFECTION, DISINSECTION AND DERATIZATION
LABORATORY “DISINFECTION, STERILIZATION AND BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS”
LABORATORY “MEDICAL ARACHNOENTHOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY WITH DISINSECTION AND DERATIZATION”
LABORATORY “CHEMISTRY OF DDD”
Head of the UNIT DDD: Nadya Mitkova
Contacts: 02 944 69 99/324
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Main activities:
To provide expert advice on problems related to applied pest preventive or control methods at epidemic situations;
To research scientific problems and recent practical developments on DDD methods and practices. To publish studies results in specialized editions;
To test biological effectiveness of biocides in compliance with requirements БДС/EN/ISO17025;
To assist and advise public health specialists from RHIs and medical establishments as well as pest control personnel;
To provide specialised consultation on chemical and microbiological control of biocides, and vector and rodent control methods and practices;
To develop ordinances, guidance materials, and medical standards concerning HAI and CD prevention and control;
To participate in MoH commissions of experts and working groups;
To prepare public information about vector-borne diseases;
To produce chemical indicators for sterilization control;
To conduct postgraduated courses and individual education plans for specialists in DDD field;
To conduct legal capacity course for DDD management according to Ordinance No1 from 05.01.2018
Written by Super UserUnit Epidemiology and Surveillance of Communicable Deseases
UNIT EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Assoc. Prof. Galin Kamenov, MD
Assistant Nadezhda Vladimirova, MD
Antoaneta Minkova
eng. Ivo Stanev
Alexander Hristov
Aneta Gandeva, Health Inspector
Anni Philipova
The Epidemiology and Surveillance of Communicable Diseases Unit addresses scientific advices and assists Bulgarian Ministry of Health in organization of preventive and control activities in the field of CD surveillance. Units’ specialists collaborate with regional epidemiologists and health officers during outbreak investigation and epidemic management. The main activities of the experts:
- To develop studies on problems of CD surveillance, control and prevention; to publish and disseminate studies results to professionals and public;
- To organise and conduct courses and individual postgraduate education for public health specialists from Regional Health Inspectorates (RHIs) and health facilities on different topics concerning epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases; to teach PhD students and to prepare research fellows in the field of epidemiology;
- To collect, collate and analyse national epidemiological data; to assess epidemic situation and to provide evaluation of immunoprophylaxis; to prepare current and annual CD analyses, assessments and forecasts; to prepare and upload CD bulletins on a weekly basis on the website of NCIPD;
- To perform tasks derived from a designated role of NCIPD as a National Coordinating Competent Body for communication with European Centre for Diseases prevention and Control (ECDC) on technical and scientific issues referring to public health surveillance, training and scientific expertise;
- To participate in international specific dedicated information systems, committees, and working groups regarding CD surveillance aspects;
- To assist MoH and RHIs in their daily work on implementation of National Immunisation schedule and to carry out vaccines promotion in public in order to foster achieving of high immunisation coverage at district level;
- To interact with MoH and RHIs for adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) surveillance establishment; to provide expert advice to public health specialists on AEFI investigations;
- To provide information and methodological support to RHIs for carrying out border health control focused on preventing importation of CDs and health events, concerning public health threats;
- To collaborate with MoH on risk evaluation and to assist in organisation of control measures during epidemic outbreaks and public health emergencies;
- To provide information in the field of communicable diseases’ prevention via NCIPD website.
National Immunization and Consultative Center
NOTICE
Due to difficulties in the supply of vaccines NICC temporarily will not work. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Recommended immunizations are also conducted in the immunization office of 20, Vranja Str.
- Immunization Schedule of Bulgaria
- Immunizations for travelers (see on: http://www.who.int/ith/en/index.html)
Written by Super User
Department of Epidemiology
The main aspects of the department’s activity:
- scientific and research activities aiming to achieve effective national communicable disease (CD) surveillance and control, incl. immunoprophylaxis and implementation of disinfection, sterilization and vector control practices;
- participation in the preparation of disease prevention programs, regulations and guidance documents of Ministry of Health (MoH)
- provision of expert advice and conduction of postgraduate courses for medical specialists from Regional Health Inspectorates (RHIs);
- media dissemination of health knowledge to public.
UNIT EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Galin Kamenov, MD, PhD, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nadezhda Vladimirova, MD
Nikolay Bogdanov, MD
Kalina Petkova, MD
Stefani Ivanova, MD
Assoc. prof. Angel Kunchev, MD, PhD
Assoc. prof. Dimitar Shalamanov, MD, PhD
Prof. Viliam Monev, MD, DsC
Zhivka Getsova, PhD Candidate
Ralitsa Tsoneva, ecologist
Antoaneta Minkova, statistician
eng. Ivo Stanev, network administrator
Alexander Hristov, system administrator
Ivo Georgiev, technical support
Stoyan Stoyanov, specialist computer systems and networks
Aneta Gandeva, Health Inspector
Anni Philipova, lab worker
The Epidemiology and Surveillance of Communicable Diseases Unit provides scientific advice and assists Bulgarian Ministry of Health in organization of preventive and control activities in the field of CD surveillance. The specialists in the Unit collaborate with regional epidemiologists and health officers during outbreak investigation and epidemic management. The main activities of the experts include:
- To develop studies on problems of CD surveillance, control and prevention; to publish and disseminate studies results to professionals and public;
- To organise and conduct courses and individual postgraduate education for public health specialists from Regional Health Inspectorates (RHIs) and health facilities on different topics concerning epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases; to teach PhD students and to prepare research fellows in the field of epidemiology;
- To collect, collate and analyse national epidemiological data; to assess epidemic situation and to provide evaluation of immunoprophylaxis; to prepare current and annual CD analyses, assessments and forecasts; to prepare and upload CD bulletins on a weekly basis on the website of NCIPD;
- To perform tasks derived from the designated role of NCIPD as a National Coordinating Competent Body for communication with the European Centre for Diseases prevention and Control (ECDC) on technical and scientific issues referring to public health surveillance, training and scientific expertise;
- To participate in international specific dedicated information systems, committees, and working groups regarding CD surveillance aspects;
- To assist MoH and RHIs in their daily work on implementation of National Immunisation schedule and to carry out vaccines promotion in public in order to achieve and sustain high immunisation coverage at district level;
- To interact with MoH and RHIs for adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) surveillance establishment; to provide expert advice to public health specialists on AEFI investigations;
- To provide information and methodological support to RHIs for carrying out border health control focused on preventing importation of CDs and health events, concerning public health threats;
- To collaborate with MoH on risk evaluation and to assist in organisation of control measures during epidemic outbreaks and public health emergencies;
- To provide information in the field of communicable diseases’ prevention via NCIPD website.