During September, 1,042 cases of acute infectious diseases have been recorded in northern Macedonia, presenting a 22 – percent increase compared to the same month last year. Among the most common diseases are entenropolises, with 694 cases, while 123 cases of sheeppox are recorded.
According to the Institute of Public Health, particular concern is the fever of Western Nile. During September, 16 cases have been confirmed, while four people have lost their lives from this disease.
Meanwhile, the University Clinic for Children’s Disease has increased in the number of ambulance controls because of respiratory infections, especially after the children’s return to schools and gardens.
We don’t have any isolated cases of flu right now. The number of patients we have within 24 hours, as well as the number of hospitals, are expected for this period. Compared to the summer months and the beginning of September, the number has increased, but this is not surprising, given the coming of autumn and the return of children into collectives, Dr. Philip Doximovski of the University Children’s Disease Clinic Cozle.
The country is continuing to vaccinate against seasonal flu. The greatest interest is noted in people over 65 years of age and in chronically ill people who apply for vaccination through the Imí system.
According to data from the Institute of Public Health, two cases of type A flu have so far been confirmed. Also recorded are 65 cases of flulike symptoms but not confirmed through laboratory tests.
Meanwhile, shipments of Japanese vaccines against tuberculosis are also expected, as the use of Bulgarian vaccines has been interrupted due to doubts about their quality.
During September, eight new cases of HIV/ AIDS, and two people have passed away.
By September 30, 2026, the total number of HIV-reported cases AIDS during 2026 is 49. While the quantum number of people registered with HIV/ AIDS in Macedonia, for 19872026, is 778. Of them, 144 people have passed away, 520 live with HIV/ AIDS, while 114 people are considered missing for prosecution, including displaced persons, report from the Public Health Institute.
Five cases of hepatitis B and four good cough cases have been recorded during September, all in Skopje.
The largest number of infectious diseases has been reported in the capital, with a total of 385 cases, while the highest incident has been recorded in Stip.
Also, 12 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded during the past month, with no case of death.
Health authorities urge citizens to respect recommendations for preventing the spread of infections, including regular hand washing, ventilation, avoiding close contact with sick people, and caring for a healthy life – style.