AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWest Nile alert: Greece’s locally acquired West Nile cases have surged to 65 (as of Aug 5), with 6 deaths and rising hospitalizations—ECDC notes the virus is spreading across Europe, and Bulgaria has warned the peak may be in August to mid-September, with no vaccine or specific antiviral. Heatwave health risks: The EU health agency (ECDC) says longer, warmer summers are boosting threats like foodborne illness and mosquito- and tick-borne infections, urging hygiene, insect protection, and removing standing water. Wildfires and water safety: North Macedonia is battling wildfire spread amid extreme heat and drought, with the Crisis Management Center reporting multiple open-air fires and ongoing response efforts. Medical access case: In Kočani, the Iva Mihaylova case continues as Bulgarian MPs hear her mother, with the key issue still whether she can leave for medical treatment in Bulgaria after months of restrictions. Women’s health policy: Montenegro has introduced paid “menstrual leave” for people with severe menstrual cramps, drawing mixed reactions in the region and renewed calls for similar steps.
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