Bulgarian National Society of Allergology
Aim: The aim of Bulgarian Society of Allergology is to be a legal partner for specialists in the field of allergy and clinical immunology. Our task in promoting better care for allergy patients was highlighted by the increasing the number, the diversity in sensitization patterns and the severity of allergic diseases. In 1990 ”Clinical Allergology" was recognized as a separate specialty which contributed to the better qualification of the allergy specialists in Bulgaria.
Founded: 1973
History: The Bulgarian Society of Allergology was founded back in the late 1973. Its aim was to be a legal partner for the practitioners. Our task in promoting better care for allergy patients was highlighted by the increasing number of allergy patients, their diversity in sensitization patterns, and the increasing severity of allergic diseases. Throughout the years the Bulgarian Society of Allergology was guided by Professor P. Kirchev, Professor G. Kosturkov, Professor J. Mileva, and Professor V. Dimitrov. Our current Society President is Professor Bogdan Petrunov.
In 1990, Clinical Allergology was recognized as a separate medical specialty which contributed to the better qualification of the allergy specialists in Bulgaria. Since 1991 the Bulgarian Society of Allergology became a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). The Bulgarian Society of Allergology is a member in Good Standing of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) since 2001.