AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealthcare System Watch: A new review of healthcare in North Macedonia says reforms have moved the system toward European standards, but progress is held back by low public funding, high out-of-pocket costs, doctor and nurse shortages, uneven regional access, and ongoing migration of young professionals to the EU. Health Security: Europe’s monthly West Nile virus update reports 3 locally acquired human cases so far (Italy 2, North Macedonia 1) with no deaths; all were hospitalized, and North Macedonia’s case is the first ever reported in the Vardarski area. Policy & Access: North Macedonia’s planned government reshuffle includes appointing Sašo Klekovski (director of the Health Insurance Fund) as Minister of Health, while the Health and Social Policy portfolio shifts within the coalition. Public Health in Heat: Across the Balkans and Europe, extreme heat is driving health warnings and emergency measures; in North Macedonia and neighbors, 40°C conditions are described as a familiar summer risk, underscoring the need for cooling and protection for vulnerable groups. AI & Childhood Risks: UNICEF reports that millions of children, including in North Macedonia, are already using AI for learning and personal worries—raising concerns about scams and misuse as safeguards lag.
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