Ministry of Health of North Macedonia

Police enforcement in Western Macedonia and surrounding-Balk

9 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: North Macedonia police arrest 13 people in multi-city drug operations

Police enforcement operations in the Western Macedonia region and surrounding Balkan areas have expanded significantly, particularly regarding narcotics and organized crime. In Greece, enforcement has addressed traffic v

North Macedonia healthcare system modernization

16 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia prioritizes digital health and prevention at WHO summit

North Macedonia is implementing several initiatives to modernize and strengthen its healthcare system. The Ministry of Health is advancing a digital transformation supported by the EU. In September 2026, the government i

European organ transplantation developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Organ transplantation: Record numbers in Czechia and breakthrough in kidney preservation

Croatia has emerged as a global leader in organ donation and transplantation. At the University Hospital Centre Zagreb, liver transplant patients achieve a one-year survival rate exceeding 95%. To mark European Organ Don

Bulgarian healthcare developments

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria and North Macedonia sign healthcare cooperation plan

In October 2026, healthcare developments in Bulgaria involved both domestic legal disputes and international cooperation. The Bulgarian Association of Healthcare Professionals (BAPZG) initiated legal action to challenge

BCG vaccine suspension in Southeast Europe

4 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Vaccination coverage and safety concerns in Montenegro and Croatia

Health authorities in Croatia, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina have suspended the distribution and use of the BCG tuberculosis vaccine produced by Bulgarian manufacturer Bul Bio NCIPD Ltd. The suspension foll

West Nile virus surge across Europe and North America

98 clusters · 878 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Bisceglie launches mosquito control to combat West Nile Virus

The West Nile virus outbreak has expanded significantly across Europe. By early September 2026, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported 1,086 locally acquired infections across 15 countries

North Macedonia public health awareness initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia breast cancer awareness campaign emphasizes early detection

Health officials and medical experts in North Macedonia have conducted various public awareness campaigns focused on disease prevention and early diagnosis. In late September, the Macedonian Association of Cardiology, t

Clinical Hospital Štip development and services

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Clinical Hospital Štip construction slated to resume in 2027

The Clinical Hospital Štip in North Macedonia is undergoing service expansions and infrastructure planning. The facility has launched a new multidisciplinary breast clinic featuring a team of specialists, including radio

North Macedonia vaccination program updates

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia switches to Japanese BCG vaccine amid regional safety concerns

In North Macedonia, the Ministry of Health has updated its approach to seasonal influenza and BCG vaccination programs following regional safety concerns. Regarding the BCG vaccine, the Ministry has suspended the use of