The claim omits that while there are 32 registered child psychiatrists, only 22 are actually working in their field. The geographic concentration is also significant - most child psychiatrists are located in Sofia and Varna, creating severe regional disparities in access to care.
The source was published on September 5, 2025, which is after the claim was made in January 2026, meaning the MEP could have known this data.
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SecondaryBulgarian News Agency (BTA)There are 32 child psychiatrists in Bulgaria, but only 22 work in their specialty, according to Health Minister Silvi Kirilov. Most child psychiatrists are located in Sofia and Varna.