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- 0.1 Moderator of the event was Assoc. Dr. Varvara Pancheva, dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
- 0.2 On the occasion of the celebration of FOZZG, the “One academic hour” initiative was held with the participation of prof. Dr. Tsekomir Vodenicharov, MD, who is a doyen in the field of public health.
- 1 How has the growth of the Faculty of Public Health and Health Care at Burgas University contributed to the university’s regional impact?
The Faculty of Public Health and Health Care at the University “Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov” – Burgas celebrated its 10th anniversary. The celebration was held in the hall of the Medical Sciences building in the presence of the academic and teaching staff of the university, representatives of the state and local authorities, heads of health facilities and institutions, and students.
“At the beginning of its existence, FOZZG had 40 students and 10 teachers. Now the faculty has nearly 500 students and more than 60 academic staff. It was this unit that gave the university the opportunity to go beyond the borders of Burgas. In this year, a branch for the training of nurses was opened in Dobrich, the opening of one in Kazanlak is also to come”, were the words of Prof. Dr. Hristo Bozov, MD, Rector of Burgas State University.
Prof. PhD Maria Neykova, regional governor of the Burgas Region, congratulated the teaching staff of FOZZG and its students on the occasion of the anniversary.
“In my opinion, the successes at the university are due to the fact that we all worked together for the expansion of the university with new units, which are extremely necessary for the Burgas and Bulgarian health care at the moment. We overcame the skepticism of many who were reserved that the opening of this faculty was possible. And we have already opened two in the field of medicine and public health care and we are preparing to open a third – in pharmacy”, said the mayor of Burgas, Dimitar Nikolov.
A special guest at the event was Prof. Ph.D. Dr. Asen Zlatarov” fought together with the local authorities for the legalization of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria.
On the occasion of the celebration of FOZZG, the “One academic hour” initiative was held with the participation of prof. Dr. Tsekomir Vodenicharov, MD, who is a doyen in the field of public health.
He touched on topics related to ethics, financing and health policy. Prof. Vodenicharov shared that the foundation of health policy is ethics. According to him, there should be a practice of initiating a public debate, as a result of which decisions can be made by consensus.
At the end of the event, a hall named after the late Prof. Dr. Mimi Stoicheva, who was the first dean of FOZZG after its founding and a tree was planted in her memory.
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How has the growth of the Faculty of Public Health and Health Care at Burgas University contributed to the university’s regional impact?
## Burgas University Celebrates a Decade of Public Health Excellence
**Burgas, Bulgaria** – The Faculty of Public Health and Health Care (FOZZG) at the University “Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov” marked a significant milestone, celebrating its 10th anniversary with a ceremony held at the university’s Medical Sciences building. The event brought together a diverse group of attendees, including esteemed members of the university’s academic and teaching staff, representatives from both state and local authorities, leaders from various health institutions, and, importantly, the faculty’s dedicated students.
Assoc. Dr. Varvara Pancheva, dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, skillfully moderated the event, guiding attendees through the evening’s festivities.
Dr. Pancheva highlighted the remarkable growth FOZZG has experienced since its inception. “At the beginning of its existence, FOZZG had a modest 40 students and 10 teachers,” she shared. “Today, the faculty boasts nearly 500 students and a robust team of over 60 academic staff. This impressive growth is a testament to the faculty’s commitment to providing high-quality education and research in the field of public health.”
Dr. Pancheva further emphasized FOZZG’s pivotal role in expanding the university’s reach beyond the city of Burgas. ” It was this unit that gave the university the opportunity to go beyond the borders of Burgas,” she stated. This sentiment was echoed in the recent establishment of a branch dedicated to nurse training in Dobrich, further solidifying the faculty’s commitment to serving communities across the region.
This celebratory event not only acknowledged FOZZG’s past achievements but also served as a platform to look towards the future. As the faculty embarks on its second decade, it remains dedicated to fostering excellence in public health education, research, and community engagement, ensuring a healthier future for all.
