Hepatitis C Elimination Push (England): NHS England says the country is “on the cusp” of wiping out hepatitis C, with 100,000+ people diagnosed and treated since 2015 and deaths down 36% over a decade, helped by A&E blood tests, GP registration testing and free at-home kits. Heat & Drought Health Alerts (UK): England braces for its fifth heatwave as amber heat-health alerts cover most of the country and drought affects nearly three-quarters of areas, with guidance to hydrate, avoid peak sun and check on vulnerable people. Forever Chemicals Crackdown (EU): The EU begins banning PFAS “forever chemicals” in food packaging from Wednesday, aiming to cut packaging waste and address cancer and fertility concerns. Weight-Loss Tablet Approval (UK): Eli Lilly’s Foundayo (orforglipron) gets MHRA authorisation as a once-daily GLP-1 tablet for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, making the UK first in Europe to approve it. Water Crisis Warning (Europe): Reporting highlights worsening water scarcity across Europe and beyond, from record-low rivers to toxic chemicals in water bodies, underlining climate-driven pressure on health and infrastructure. Mental Wellbeing Online (Germany): A Germany-based study links “problematic” internet use with higher stress and lower mood, pointing to a vicious cycle of using screens to cope but feeling worse. Antimicrobial Resistance Tech (Europe/US): Calla Lily Clinical Care joins Wellcome Leap’s Focused Antibiotics programme to help deliver antibiotics to infection sites while sparing the gut microbiome. Regulatory Safety (UK): MHRA orders a halt to supply and use of non-compliant medical devices, urging providers to check and quarantine affected stock. Guillain-Barré Treatment Update (EU/US): Early FORWARD cohort results for tanruprubart show rapid strength improvements within days in an open-label study. Food & Climate (Italy): Extreme heat is forcing earlier grape harvesting in Franciacorta, shrinking the “harvest window” and raising quality risks. Private Healthcare Access (Italy): Cup Solidale rebrands as Cup24.it, expanding 24/7 private healthcare booking and integrating AI agent-ready interfaces. Beach Safety (France/Spain): Warnings issued after more Portuguese man o’ war sightings, with painful stings even after they wash up. PFAS & Packaging Rules (EU): The new measures roll out gradually through 2040, reshaping how food packaging is made and regulated.