Heat & Health Preparedness: WHO warns more deadly weeks may hit Europe as extreme heat returns; gaps remain in national heat-health action plans, cooling access, and climate-resilient healthcare, with France reporting a sharp rise in deaths after record heat. West Nile Virus Watch: Europe’s monthly WNV update says North Macedonia reported its first-ever affected area (Vardarski) with one locally acquired human case; all three 2026 human cases in Europe so far are hospitalised, with no deaths reported. Local Health System Pressure: A new review of healthcare in North Macedonia highlights reforms alongside a staffing crisis, uneven regional access, low public funding, and high out-of-pocket costs driving a vicious cycle. Government Health Leadership Changes: North Macedonia’s PM Mickoski unveils a cabinet reshuffle including Sašo Klekovski as new Minister of Health, as responsibilities shift across the coalition government. Cross-Border Care Access Case: A Kocani court trial begins for Iva Mihaylova in a road safety case tied to injuries and claims she was barred from leaving town for treatment abroad. Workplace Safety Services: Technique Works, a workplace risk and HSEQ consultancy, launches an Albania office in Tirana to serve clients across the Western Balkans. AI Use Among Youth: UNICEF reports at least 20 million children across 10 countries have used AI, including North Macedonia, raising both learning benefits and concerns about scams and misuse.