The emergence of new and old microorganisms and their increased resistance to antimicrobial agents are phenomena that indicate that infectious diseases continue to pose a threat to the population’s health and a major public health and social problem. The health sector must implement evidence-based programs aimed at reducing risk behavior, timely recognition, registration and treatment of infected persons, as well as timely taking effective measures to prevent the emergence and spread of infectious diseases and their control, and promote of health and well-being.

A stable and modern system for monitoring and responding to infectious diseases is necessary for timely detection as a prerequisite for a rapid response to threats from infectious diseases.

In the context of Macedonia's commitment to integration into the European Union, it is necessary to continue with activities aimed at improving and harmonizing the system for monitoring and responding to infectious diseases and providing comparable data with the European Center for Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases (ECDC) and WHO.

Publications:

1. weekly reports,
2. monthly newsletters,
3. current information and reports,
4. periodic information,
5. annual reports, information and annual analyzes on the movement of infectious diseases in the Republic of North Macedonia, on the situation with brucellosis and HIV/AIDS, the ALERT system and hospital-acquired infections (IHI)