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Mosquito-borne disease in North Macedonia, 2025-2026 data
As of 27 July 2026, Mosticare tracks North Macedonia surveillance for West Nile virus. The first human West Nile virus case of the 2026 season in the European Region (EU/EEA + neighbourhood) was reported in the Vardar region of North Macedonia, one locally-acquired case, first appearing in the ECDC weekly West Nile virus surveillance report dated 3 June 2026. In 2026 it has reported 2 West Nile virus cases year-to-date. Each figure cites the responsible national or EU authority.
Last updated · 27 July 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Key facts
The first human West Nile virus case of the 2026 season in the European Region (EU/EEA + neighbourhood) was reported in the Vardar region of North Macedonia, one locally-acquired case, first appearing in the ECDC weekly West Nile virus surveillance report dated 3 June 2026. As of ECDC Week 29/2026 (data to 15 July 2026), the European Region total has risen to 5 countries, 34 locally-acquired human cases and 28 affected areas: Italy 21 (the mainland EU/EEA leader, up from 6 at W28), Greece 7 (up from 1), North Macedonia 2, Romania 2 and Spain 2 (up from 1). North Macedonia is an EU candidate country included in ECDC's weekly EU/EEA-and-neighbourhood WNV surveillance.
Source: ECDC · Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans in Europe (weekly report, Week 29/2026, data to 15 July 2026) · verified 27 July 2026
The data
| Country / region | Disease | Cases | Deaths | Period | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia · Vardar | West Nile virus | 2 | 0 | 2026 transmission season (year-to-date) | ECDC · Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans in Europe (weekly report) | 27 July 2026 |
| North Macedonia | West Nile virus | 2 | , | 2025 transmission season | ECDC · Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in Europe (monthly report, data to 3 December 2025) | 14 June 2026 |
About surveillance in North Macedonia
North Macedonia is an EU candidate country included in ECDC's weekly EU/EEA-and-neighbourhood West Nile virus surveillance. It reported the first human West Nile virus case of the 2026 European season.
Frequently asked questions
What mosquito-borne diseases is North Macedonia monitoring in 2026?
Mosticare tracks North Macedonia surveillance for West Nile virus, each sourced to the responsible national authority or ECDC.
What was the first West Nile virus case in Europe in 2026?
The first human West Nile virus case of the 2026 season in the European Region (EU/EEA + neighbourhood) was reported in the Vardar region of North Macedonia, one locally-acquired case, first appearing in the ECDC weekly West Nile virus surveillance report dated 3 June 2026. As of ECDC Week 29/2026 (data to 15 July 2026), the European Region total has risen to 5 countries, 34 locally-acquired human cases and 28 affected areas: Italy 21 (the mainland EU/EEA leader, up from 6 at W28), Greece 7 (up from 1), North Macedonia 2, Romania 2 and Spain 2 (up from 1). North Macedonia is an EU candidate country included in ECDC's weekly EU/EEA-and-neighbourhood WNV surveillance.
How many West Nile virus cases did North Macedonia report in 2025?
North Macedonia reported 2 West Nile virus cases in 2025 (2025 transmission season), per ECDC · Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in Europe (monthly report, data to 3 December 2025).
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About this data
Mosticare aggregates and re-publishes vector-borne disease surveillance from ECDC, EFSA, and national ministries of health. Mosticare is an aggregator, not a primary surveillance authority, every figure on this page cites the originating source and is independently verifiable. This is a partial aggregation; for the complete EU/EEA totals, ECDC is the primary source.
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