Where do I get help in an emergency on the southern coast?

The emergency number is 112: free, round the clock and answered in English as well. For the Burgas area the emergency department is at the UMBAL Burgas university hospital on Bulevard Stefan Stambolov; save the address and route before you need them. Carry an emergency card with blood group, allergies, regular medication and a contact person in Bulgarian and English. For minor matters the pharmacy is the first port of call. Sort out cover before your first illness: the European health insurance card only covers temporary stays. If you move your residence, pensioners register with the S1 form and employed or self-employed people with the national health insurance fund.