AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWest Nile Alert in North Macedonia: The Ministry of Health reports 38 confirmed West Nile fever cases since the start of the year, with four deaths—three occurring in the past week. Most patients were hospitalized, and infections are concentrated around Skopje, with 33 of the 38 cases in people over 60. Authorities say they’ve intensified public information and mosquito-control efforts. Local Outbreak Update: Health authorities have declared an outbreak across Skopje and five surrounding municipalities, with 26 confirmed cases by Aug. 11 and one reported death (with more patients under testing), urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Cross-Border Health Access Dispute: Bulgarian MEPs and North Macedonia’s Foreign Ministry are both weighing in on the case of Iva Mihailova, a dual Bulgarian–Macedonian citizen whose court request to travel for urgent neurological treatment was rejected; officials say communication channels are being used to secure care abroad. Regional Context: EU and European health bodies are warning that warmer weather is extending West Nile season across Europe, with Greece and Italy reporting rising numbers.
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