THE FIRST LICENSED HOSPITAL HELIPORT IN OUR COUNTRY WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED AT MBAL „UNI HOSPITAL“

With a demonstration landing of a helicopter and a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the emergency air assistance was launched in Panagyurishte The first licensed hospital heliport in our country for the execution of emergency medical aid flights by air was officially opened on November 15 at MBAL „Uni Hospital“. A demonstration landing of a BEL-306 helicopter kicked off the solemn ceremony. The ribbon was cut by the Minister of Health Prof. Hristo Hinkov, the Minister of Energy Rumen Radev, the Deputy Minister of Health Prof. Ilko Getov, the Chief Director of the „Civil Aviation Administration“ Anelia Marinova, the Commander of Krumovo Air Base Brigadier General Dimitar Ivanov, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of „Asarel-Medet“ Dimitar Tsotsorkov and the manager of MBAL „Uni Hospital“ Dr. Yavor Drenski. „When these flights are necessary, let them end with saved human lives,“ declared Minister Hinkov against the background of the helicopter taking off. Dimitar Tsotsorkov emphasized that the aspiration of „Asarel-Medet“ and MBAL „Uni Hospital“ is to make Bulgaria a better place to live, staying true to Prof. Lachezar Tsotsorkov’s promise to be pioneers in the development of hospital care in our country, because „To start first means to be on time“. The Chief Director of the „Civil Aviation Administration“ Anelia Marinova handed over the documents for the certification of the heliport to Dr. Drenski and stated that in the register of the directorate, the airport in MBAL „Uni Hospital“ is number one. The manager of the medical facility accepted the documents, pointing out that the presence of a hospital heliport is another additional opportunity for timely response and transportation of patients with polytraumatic conditions, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The registration of such infrastructure is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 20 of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, which regulates the operational suitability of airports, the licensing of airport operators and ground handling.