As of August 18, according to the latest data from the Institute of Public Health, a total of 36 confirmed and two probable West Nile fever cases have been registered in the country. 37 are in the Skopje region, while one is from Veles.
Four deaths with a neuroinvasive form of the disease have been registered. From August 12 to 18, 12 new cases were reported, including three new deaths.
Following the declaration of a West Nile fever epidemic in the Municipalities of Kisela Voda, Gazi Baba, Aerodrom, and Butel, mosquito control measures have been undertaken, while citizens have also received related information via text.
The Ministry of Health has said it continues with intensified activities to inform and protect the population.