SEE Countries´news: Early warning system for cold-waves established in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

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Cold weather, especially extreme temperatures, can threaten health. Recognizing that the health sector must prepare for and help mitigate the adverse health effects of cold-waves, the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, with WHO support, developed an action plan for prevention of the harmful effects of cold weather.

Implementation began in December 2012 with the establishment of an early warning system in which the health sector, the Hydrometeorological Institute and other organizations collaborate to ensure the timely announcement of cold-waves.

You can follow the full information at:
http://www.euro.who.int/en/what-we-do/health-topics/environment-and-health/Climate-change/news/news/2013/04/early-warning-system-for-cold-waves-established-in-the-former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia