Polio (Poliomyelitis)

Polio is a contagious viral disease that affects the nervous system and causes paralysis.

Two measles cases in May, 11 in total this year

This year, 11 cases of measles have been confirmed in Slovenia, including two cases in May. Both cases involved unvaccinated children or adolescents.

The “To sem jaz” youth mental health programme is an international example of good practice recognized by the OECD

Nearly 1,300 cases of whooping cough confirmed

This year, 1,287 cases of whooping cough have already been confirmed in Slovenia. Some other European countries are also experiencing larger outbreaks of the disease, with more than 32,000 cases of whooping cough reported in EU countries between January and March 2024, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).