Ivanka Dineva has been reappointed as head of Bulgaria’s Executive Agency “Medical Supervision” (IAMN), replacing Dr. Atanas Atanasov, the Ministry of Health announced. The move returns Dineva to a post she previously held before being dismissed in February by acting Health Minister Mihail Okoliyski.
Dineva is a well-known figure in the health administration sector, with her career frequently linked to GERB political circles, Club Z reports. She briefly led the agency starting in September 2023, before being removed amid criticism over her performance and management approach.
Her earlier career includes senior positions within the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and regional health structures, including Sofia, where she was previously removed through disciplinary procedures. Over the years, her name has repeatedly surfaced in politically sensitive appointments and institutional reshuffles connected to changes in government.
In 2023, she was even considered for a top NHIF leadership position supported by GERB during political negotiations, but ultimately withdrew following public controversy regarding her past actions in the healthcare system. She was also previously associated with former Health Minister Kostadin Angelov.
