The Minister of Health, Sasho Klekovski, has reported on the incidence of several vector-borne diseases in Macedonia for the current year. According to Klekovski, the country has registered four cases of malaria, three cases of Dengue virus (DENV), one case of Zika, and eight cases of West Nile fever. Klekovski emphasized the importance of adhering to preventative measures for citizens traveling to high-risk geographical areas.
He noted that the four recorded malaria cases this year are all attributed to travel to Africa and the Indian Ocean region, specifically naming the Maldives and Zanzibar. Similarly, the three Dengue cases and the single Zika case have also been linked to travel within the Maldives. The Minister provided specific health advisories regarding these conditions.
He cautioned that Dengue virus is known to cause hemorrhagic fever, and highlighted that Zika virus poses particular risks to pregnant women. While the original statement regarding malaria complications was incomplete, Klekovski stressed the necessity of vigilance concerning these illnesses. Overall, the data compiled for this year indicates that while West Nile fever accounted for the highest number of documented cases, the presence of malaria and other tropical diseases underscores the need for public awareness.
Klekovski urged the public to review and strictly follow all recommended prevention protocols when undertaking international travel to areas endemic to these diseases.
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