The first hospital in Bulgaria was a charity hospital established in Varna, funded by the benefactor Paraskeva Nicolau. Construction began after Nicolau’s will in 1858, and the hospital officially opened its doors in 1869. This institution was designed to provide free medical care to orphans, the poor, the ill, and the elderly, regardless of religion, nationality, or gender. It included a pharmacy, a house for the doctor and staff, and a small park for patients.

General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine

• Early focus on charity and community health.

• Later developments included specialized outpatient and maternity services.

Vision:

• To provide compassionate care to those in need, especially marginalized groups, and contribute to the early development of the healthcare system in Bulgaria.
  Mission:

• To offer free medical services to the community and ensure access to healthcare for those who could not afford treatment. The hospital's mission was rooted in humanitarian efforts and social justice.