One in ten Bulgarians have no access to medical care, 40% cannot afford it.
The Bulgarian health system only covers 55% of the cost of medical services which leaves medical care out of the reach of many Bulgarians living in poverty. The church has responded to this need in the past by running dental, eye and health clinics using visiting clinicians and professionals from within their congregation.
Moving forward however, the vision is to provide ongoing medical care at a nominal charge to those who otherwise would not receive it.