# North Macedonia public health awareness initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-public-health-awareness-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-18T15:45:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. 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, the Ministry of Health, the WHO, and the EU Delegation organized a panel to mark World Heart Day. The event addressed the severity of cardiovascular diseases, which account for approximately 40% of the country’s mortality rate, emphasizing that early diagnosis and risk factor control are essential to reducing the burden on the national healthcare system. Following this, during Pink Month in October, medical experts in Skopje shifted focus to breast cancer awareness. Oncologists highlighted that approximately 1,000 cases are reported annually in the country and emphasized that early detection through mammograms and ultrasounds can lead to full recovery. Experts noted that North Macedonia maintains a systematic Ministry of Health program to track diagnosed cases, a feature they claimed is not present in neighboring countries. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: North Macedonia breast cancer awareness campaign emphasizes early detection Medical experts in Skopje are promoting early breast cancer detection during Pink Month, noting 1,000 annual cases in North Macedonia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-breast-cancer-awareness-campaign-emphasizes-early-detection ### 2026-09-24: North Macedonia health officials hold panel on cardiovascular disease prevention Health officials and experts in North Macedonia held an educational panel for World Heart Day to emphasize the importance of early prevention and diagnosis for cardiovascular diseases. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-health-officials-hold-panel-on-cardiovascular-disease-prevention --- Cite as: North Macedonia public health awareness initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-public-health-awareness-initiatives