Water Safety Update: In Gostivar, North Macedonia, tap water is now safe for personal hygiene but still not for drinking or cooking after a coliform contamination scare that triggered an emergency response and widespread stomach illness complaints; authorities report hyperchlorination has reduced contaminants, with bottled water continuing while officials and investigators scrutinize delays and alleged causes tied to the city’s water modernization project. Court & Access to Care: A Kočani court hearing continues in the case of Iva Mihaylova, injured in a crash between Kočani and Štip, as she remains barred from leaving her hometown to get treatment; the dispute centers on conflicting documents and witness accounts, including claims that a police officer involved in measurements lacked required qualifications, with a decision expected soon on whether she can receive the needed surgery in Bulgaria. Infectious Disease Watch: The ECDC warns that longer, warmer summers across Europe are increasing risks for multiple infections, including foodborne illness and mosquito- and tick-borne diseases, urging cross-border cooperation and stronger prevention measures. West Nile Virus Alert: WHO and ECDC report rising West Nile virus activity in Europe, with locally acquired cases including in North Macedonia, and stress mosquito protection as there’s no human vaccine or specific antiviral treatment. Reproductive Health Milestone: Skopje’s Dr. Organdziski Hospital reports a successful IVF birth to a 61-year-old woman using uterine reconstruction and donated eggs, describing it as an exceptional medical outcome. Air Pollution Impact: Eurostat data highlights the Western Balkans’ heavy health burden from fine particulate matter, with North Macedonia among the worst in Europe for premature deaths linked to PM2.5 exposure.