In relation to the prevention of one of the major diseases - hernia, specialized center for the treatment of hernias in "Vita" Hospital - "Vita Hernia Center" - organizes free medical examinations.

The examinations will cover six days of March and will be performed by Dr. Rosen Toushev - surgeon - specialist in laparoscopic (bloodless) surgical techniques and Head of the Centre, by the following schedule::

• 15.03 (Friday) – 11:00-13:30

• 19.03 (Tuesday) – 16:00-19:00

• 21.03 (Thursday) – 11:00-13:30

• 26.03 (Tuesday) – 16:00-19:00

• 27.03 (Wednesday) – 11:00-13:30

• 29.03 (Friday) – 11:00-13:30

You can book an appointment on: +359 2/960 49 50 or 960 49 51.

About 2% of the population suffers form hernia. It can occur in men and women but is more common in men. A hernia can occur at any age and can be found both in the newborn and in very old man. It is therefore important to have a basic knowledge of the problem, to know the symptoms and methods for its treatment.