Water Safety Crisis: Suspected drinking-water contamination in Gostivar has sickened over 1,000 people, with hospitals reporting vomiting, diarrhea and fever; the Food and Veterinary Agency banned use of the municipal supply after inspectors found an unauthorised pump injecting Vardar River water into the system, and samples are now being tested by the Institute of Public Health while drinking water remains off-limits. Heat-Related Health Pressure: Across Serbia and parts of Southeast Europe, a heatwave near 40°C is driving more emergency calls for dehydration, exhaustion and cardiovascular problems, with older people, young children and those with chronic illness flagged as most at risk. Fertility Access Debate: A German case study highlights “shockingly unjust” rules that cover infertility treatment mainly for married couples, leaving single women to pay out of pocket. Aviation Medical Diversions: A Jet2 flight from Scotland to Spain diverted to Portugal after a passenger medical emergency, while separate reports on a Ryanair window-disclosure incident over North Macedonia keep attention on passenger safety and injury treatment. Regional Tobacco Control: Balkan health ministers agreed to ban traditional smoking and e-cigarettes in public spaces, including North Macedonia, aiming to curb high adult tobacco use. Diplomacy With Health Links: India’s President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania (July 19–25), with cooperation mentioned in areas including healthcare and pharmaceuticals.