AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWest Nile virus update: North Macedonia’s Infectious Diseases Clinic in Skopje reports 8 hospitalized patients with neuroinvasive West Nile virus, including 2 in intensive care on ventilators, and confirms the country’s 8th death—an elderly man (70) from Dracevo admitted Aug. 25 in very serious condition; authorities say no new cases have been admitted recently and that intensified mosquito-control measures (aerial and ground spraying) are underway, with updated guidance urging extra caution for people over 60 and those on immunosuppressive therapy. Cardiac care spotlight: In a separate health story with local relevance, Napoli confirmed Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay underwent a successful heart ablation for a mild benign arrhythmia in Manchester, with a two-week rest before resuming training—highlighting how minimally invasive procedures can correct irregular heart rhythms. Public health context: A UNICEF report warns that in North Macedonia and other countries, children face sharply elevated risks of self-harm and suicidal thoughts after technology-facilitated sexual exploitation, with the study estimating 20 million affected children aged 12–17 across 21 countries.
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