Toxic Waste & PFAS Health Risk: A protest in Croatia’s Gospić grew after illegal dumping of up to 35,000 tonnes of waste (including hazardous material) was linked to “forever chemicals” (PFAS) found in nearby groundwater, raising cancer and other serious health concerns for residents. Maternal Health Workforce: Bangladesh and Sweden, with UNFPA, pledged to strengthen primary care by integrating midwives—highlighting 25,000 new midwifery posts in Bangladesh and expanded access to sexual and reproductive health and maternal/newborn care. Circular Healthcare & E-Waste: The DiCE project reports practical ways to cut electronic waste from healthcare devices, including convenient return systems tested in Belgium, Spain, and Slovenia, with many participants willing to return unwanted devices when collection is easy. Pharma Packaging Recycling: Bayer introduced a mono-material polypropylene blister for Talcid in Germany, building on a Slovenia launch, aiming to improve recyclability without changing product quality. Physical Activity in Slovenia: Slovenia marked the Day of Slovenian Sport, with funding for sports programmes, inclusive activity for people with disabilities, and free supervised exercise projects to boost everyday movement. Privacy & Health Tech Oversight: EU regulators fined Google €403m over improper location data use, a reminder that digital health and wellness apps depend on strong data protection.