Heat & Health: Europe’s heatwaves are being linked to tens of thousands of excess deaths, with new reporting highlighting how extreme temperatures are turning deadly fast and stressing health systems. Public Health Alerts: France has warned consumers about potentially faulty condoms sold online, urging pregnancy and STI testing and product checks. Mosquito-Borne Disease Watch: The EU is urging stronger mosquito controls as West Nile risk rises across multiple countries, with cases reported in a growing number of places. Healthcare Workforce: Germany has launched a dedicated job portal to help nursing professionals find work, aiming to ease shortages by making recruitment simpler for international candidates. Medical Innovation: The FDA has accepted a Tourette syndrome drug application for priority review, adding momentum to new treatment options. Care Access & Equity: Frontline health workers in the DRC’s Ebola outbreak describe fear and unpaid work, underscoring how pay and safety directly affect outbreak response. Sleep & Heart Risk: A new analysis challenges simplistic headlines, but still points to sleep, exercise and diet as meaningful contributors to cardiovascular health. Policy & Rights: Portugal has joined Europe’s widening face-covering restrictions, with health and other exceptions—sparking debate over identity and civil liberties.