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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF GOSTIVAR

   Recommendations on Water Use and the Prevention of Waterborne Diseases On July 17 2026, the Food and Veterinary Agency issued a ban on the use of drinking water from the Gostiv...

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Announcement from the Institute of Public Health

Respected, Following a request from the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Institute of Public Health immediately deployed field teams to the designated locations to collect samples for microb...

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PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN DURING HOT WEATHER

Pregnant women are among the population groups most vulnerable to the effects of high ambient temperatures, which can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and impaired thermore...

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PREVENTION OF FOOD- AND WATER-BORNE DISEASES

The summer period and high temperatures increase the risk of food- and water-borne diseases. Most of these diseases can be prevented through proper hygiene, safe food handling, adequate food...

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CHARACTERISTICS OF VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES

Vector-borne diseases represent a significant public health challenge. They account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases worldwide and cause over 700,000 deaths annually. These disea...

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PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROTECTION DURING HOT WEATHER

Due to the forecast issued by the Hydrometeorological Service (HMS) indicating expected high maximum daily temperatures from June 26 2026 to June 30 2026, the Institute of Public Health urge...

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

  Every year on 26 June, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987, this day serves as a ...