Bilateral Health Cooperation: Bulgaria’s government approved a draft 2026–2028 healthcare cooperation plan with North Macedonia, covering primary, specialized and hospital care; prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases (including HIV/AIDS); epidemiological surveillance and emergency management; health legislation, statistics and eHealth; plus research and medical institution links for exchanges on science, medicinal products and new technologies. West Nile Virus Alert: North Macedonia reported a fifth West Nile virus death and at least 43 confirmed cases, with health officials saying almost daily hospitalizations continue; fumigation and mosquito-control efforts are underway in Skopje and other areas, and authorities urge people to drain standing water and report dead birds. Regional Spread: The EU health agency says locally acquired West Nile virus cases have been reported in 12 European countries this year, including North Macedonia, and calls for stronger mosquito monitoring and control. Cross-Border Care Dispute: Bulgaria’s president and foreign ministry escalated the case of 23-year-old Iva Mihaylova, saying North Macedonia cannot provide the needed treatment and pushing for timely medical care abroad, including a planned meeting in Strasbourg. Healthcare Safety Concern: A Turkish dental clinic issued an initial response after a Greek-Canadian patient who received implant treatment in Antalya fell into a coma in Athens, with the clinic saying it is reviewing the case with lawyers.