Main health risks for Kosovo

Diseases transmitted by insects or animals

Medical care in Kosovo is fair. Physicians are well trained, but hospitals and clinics are not maintained at Western standards. Healthcare givers usually expect immediate payment for health services and may only accept cash. Medical supplies and medications are available at privately owned pharmacies.

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever may occur in Kosovo. The virus is transmitted to human by infected ticks or direct handling of fresh carcasses of infected animals.

There are cases of animal rabies in the country.

Diseases transmitted by food, water or through the environment

Diarrheic diseases are frequent among travelers who do not take precautions.

Diseases transmitted by contact with infected people

Tuberculosis is frequent in the country.