AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWest Nile virus surge in Skopje: North Macedonia’s Infectious Diseases Clinic reports eight hospitalized neuroinvasive West Nile virus patients in Skopje, with a new eighth death confirmed over the weekend; the deceased was a 70-year-old man from Dracevo admitted Aug. 25 in very serious condition, while two of the eight are in intensive care on ventilation. Public health response: With 58 infections and eight deaths reported so far in 2026, authorities have stepped up mosquito spraying (aerial and ground) and issued updated guidance urging extra caution for people over 60 and those on immunosuppressive therapy. Cardiac care spotlight: In a separate health-related update, Napoli confirmed Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay had a successful heart ablation for a mild benign arrhythmia, with two weeks’ rest before returning to training. Labour safety cooperation: Qatar and North Macedonia signed a MoU to strengthen labour cooperation, including occupational safety and health and preventive measures for safer workplaces.
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