AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & Health Alerts: A record-breaking European heatwave is pushing Balkan health warnings, with France reporting about 1,000 extra deaths since June 24 and agencies urging cooling measures—an issue that matters for North Macedonia too as temperatures can hit 40°C. West Nile Virus Watch: Europe’s monthly WNV update (data to 24 June) reports 3 locally acquired human cases so far—Italy (2) and North Macedonia (1) in Vardarski—with all patients hospitalised and no deaths reported. Health System Pressure: A review of healthcare in North Macedonia highlights reforms alongside a staffing crisis, low public funding, high out-of-pocket costs, uneven regional access, and ongoing migration of young professionals. Government Health Leadership Shift: After coalition talks, Prime Minister Mickoski proposed a cabinet reshuffle naming Sašo Klekovski (Health Insurance Fund director) as Minister of Health, while also reorganising social policy, demography and youth responsibilities. AI Use Among Youth: UNICEF says at least 20 million children across 10 countries, including North Macedonia, have already used AI—raising both learning benefits and risks like scams and misinformation.
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