Military operations or patrols may also be occurring in Yugoslavia near the border of Macedonia, and most border areas are not marked. Travelers should consult the Travel Warning on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for further information on travel to all areas of Yugoslavia. Political demonstrations sometimes occur in Skopje and other towns of Macedonia. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling overseas is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, A Safe Trip Abroad , available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office , Washington, D.C., 20402.
Health facilities are limited.
Medical facilities are rarely up to Western standards. Patients may have to undergo medical procedures without the benefit of anesthesia. Medicines may be in short supply. Maternity hospital facilities are considered less than adequate. Women may wish to consult their physicians about the advisability of traveling to and in Macedonia after the fourth month of pregnancy.