The Bulgarian National Society of ORL-HNS was established on 03.10.2009 in Sofia with 19 members – otolaryngologists. Nowadays, there are 189 members.

The main goals of The Bulgarian National Society of ORL-HNS are to assist in the development of otorhinolaryngology in Bulgaria, to assist young doctors in improving their professional qualifications and realization, and to assist in the introduction of contemporary, modern practices and methods of diagnosis and treatment of ENT diseases.
Every fall, Тhe Society organizes a National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology.

The Congress is the most significant ENT event in the country and annually gathers over 250 participants. The scientific program includes topics in all major areas of otorhinolaryngology. Roundtables are held to discuss important issues in the specialty.

In 2024, The XVIII National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology was held in the Albena seaside resort. During the event, 66 scientific reports were presented in the fields of rhinology, laryngology, pharynx, otosurgery, audiology and otoneurology, oncology, pediatric otorhinolaryngology and socially significant problems in ENT.

The next Bulgarian National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology will be held from October 3-5, 2025. A large symposium for otosurgery and hearing implants is planned to be held during the event. We expect a large international participation at the next congress. This will provide an opportunity for the exchange of experience between ENT specialists from different countries.

Under the auspices of The Bulgarian National Society of ORL-HNS, numerous smaller scientific events and meetings, courses, workshops, and more are also organized. Information about them and the rest of the societie's activities is available on the official website www.orl.bg.