AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWest Nile Virus Alert: North Macedonia is reporting a fast-rising West Nile situation, with 43 cases and a fifth death registered, as health authorities step up mosquito fumigation and urge people to drain standing water and report dead birds. Hospital Pressure: Officials say almost daily hospitalisations are occurring, with around 20–21 patients at clinics, and earlier reports put the year’s total at 38 confirmed cases and four deaths, including three fatalities in the past week. Regional Spread: The EU health agency says locally acquired West Nile cases have now been reported in 12 European countries this year, including North Macedonia, as mosquito-control efforts are intensified across the region. Food Security Watch: A new FAO estimate highlights that about 31.8% of Albanians face moderate or severe food insecurity (2023–2025), while North Macedonia is estimated at 9.2%, underscoring ongoing nutrition and public health pressures in the wider Balkans.
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