The Kosovo Institute of Public Health (IKSHPK) recently published its annual report for 2025, emphasizing the ongoing and significant dangers of air quality to public well-being within the nation. Experts firmly assert that poor air conditions directly fuel the development of serious health issues. Specifically, the report details how air pollution plays a crucial role in elevating the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and various respiratory illnesses.
Furthermore, it reveals a concerning rise in premature mortality rates across the country. The IKSHPK’s findings underscore the severity of this situation. Pristina is identified as the most polluted city in Kosovo, but elevated levels of particulate matter – namely PM10 and PM2.5 – have also been detected in other key locations.
These include Drenas, Mitrovica, Hani i Elezit, Obiliq, and Gjilan. Data gathered from the twelve automated air monitoring stations operated by the Hydrometeorological Institute consistently demonstrates that peak daily air quality measurements frequently surpass acceptable limits. This issue is particularly pronounced during the colder months, coinciding with increased heating usage.
The IKSHPK continues to monitor and report on these critical air quality concerns.
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