The Bulgarian Ministry of Health has allocated 10,000,000 levas (approximately $35,000) toward the reconstruction of the Jewish. Memorial Hospital in Sofia, it was revealed here today.
In addition, the ministry’s 1947 budget provides for the purchase of supplies for the institution. Hospital equipment and medical supplies pledged by the Joint Distribution Committee have already arrived. ###
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