Sasho Klekovski

Bulgaria–North Macedonia Iva Mihaylova extradition dispute

18 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: North Macedonia official criticizes Bulgaria regarding Iva Mihajlova case

The dispute over Bulgarian citizen Iva Mihaylova’s medical access and legal status has escalated into an international matter. The crisis originated following a fatal head-on collision between Kočani and Štip, North Mace

World Stroke Day awareness in Bulgaria and North Macedonia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia marks World Stroke Day with public health screenings

In observance of World Stroke Day, various health initiatives were launched in Bulgaria and North Macedonia to increase public awareness and promote early medical intervention. In Bulgaria, several municipalities, inclu

North Macedonia healthcare sector investigation

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia health fund investigation targets private hospital and officials

The healthcare sector in North Macedonia has come under scrutiny regarding the costs and accessibility of medical services. Patients have frequently navigated a choice between long wait times in the public system and the

West Nile virus surge reaches record levels in Europe

12 clusters · 176 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Italy reports rise in arboviral infections including Dengue and West Nile

By mid-October 2026, the West Nile virus outbreak in Europe has reached record levels. Reports from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) indicate tha

North Macedonia healthcare system modernization

16 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 4 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

2026/2027 influenza vaccination rollout

9 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Flu vaccine distribution begins in North Macedonia and Bulgaria

For the 2026/2027 influenza season, health authorities have updated vaccine compositions to align with World Health Organization guidelines. In the Czech Republic, the National Institute of Public Health (SZÚ) noted that

West Nile virus surge in North America, Europe, and Balkans

32 clusters · 367 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: San Fernando declared high risk for West Nile Virus

Public health agencies in North America, Europe, and the Balkans continue to report West Nile virus activity. In the United States, the CDC has reported 1,328 human cases across 45 states, with 1,004 classified as neuroi

Kosovo diplomatic training initiatives

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Seasonal flu vaccination campaigns begin in Kosovo and North Macedonia

The Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora launched the 12th edition of the Diplomatic School for Young Diplomats. The program, themed ‘Small States – Smart Diplomacy: Security and International Cooperation in T

Bulgarian healthcare developments

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 12 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 12 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 12 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 vaccination program updates

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 24 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

North Macedonia to implement new medical leave regulations

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Health Insurance Fund clarifies North Macedonia medical leave changes

North Macedonian authorities are moving forward with stricter regulations to combat the abuse of medical leave, with new rules set to take effect on December 1. A central component of the reform is reducing the period du