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West Nile fever, 6 deaths in North Macedonia, cases increase in Europe (Albania confirms only one infection)

2026-08-28 12:01:41Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

West Nile fever, 6 deaths in North Macedonia, cases increase in Europe (Albania

West Nile fever is spreading in the region and Europe, while North Macedonia is facing a serious epidemiological situation. So far, 53 infected cases have been registered in the country, 50 of them laboratory confirmed and 3 suspected, while the number of victims has reached six.

The latest victim is a 72-year-old man from Skopje, who died after 15 days in hospital, with a serious clinical condition and serious concomitant diseases.

According to the director of the Infectious Diseases Clinic, Fadil Cana, out of 51 patients hospitalized so far, 27 have recovered and been discharged from the hospital. Currently, 18 patients continue to receive treatment, while 15 of them have developed the neuroinvasive form of the infection. Five patients are in intensive care due to their serious condition.

Of further concern to authorities is the confirmation of the virus in birds. A dead raven found in a park in Resen tested positive, marking the second case in birds in North Macedonia. Birds are natural carriers of the virus, which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

A case confirmed in Albania
A case of West Nile virus infection has also been confirmed in Albania. It is a 72-year-old man, who is being treated in the isolation block at Korça Hospital and is currently considered the only case reported in the country.

The Institute of Public Health has called on citizens not to panic, emphasizing that the disease is not transmitted from person to person, but through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

Epidemiologists emphasize that this is not the first year that cases of West Nile fever have been registered in Albania. In most cases, the infection can pass without symptoms. According to IHP specialists, about 80% of those infected do not show signs, while in the rest, symptoms can range from fever and headache to severe forms that affect the nervous system.

People over 60 years of age are most at risk, especially those who suffer from chronic diseases or have other comorbidities.

Situation in Europe
The spread of the virus has also been reported in other European countries. Italy has recorded 432 confirmed cases and 17 deaths, while Greece has reported 232 cases and 19 deaths.

The latest data shows a rapid increase in cases in the region in recent days, as health authorities continue to monitor the situation and the presence of the virus in humans and poultry.

There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus. In severe cases, treatment is mainly supportive and aimed at managing symptoms and complications.


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