EU Cardiovascular Prevention: The European Commission has proposed EU-wide cardiovascular health checks as part of the first EU Screening Week, aiming to improve early detection and cut premature deaths from heart disease. Cancer Care Innovation: Bulgarian company Bultraf presented a portable gamma spectrometer prototype tested with breast cancer patients to help surgeons locate sentinel lymph nodes during operations, potentially reducing complications and recovery time. Medicine Safety Tech: A Bulgarian team won a top student tech competition for PEEL, a portable device that can detect counterfeit or substandard medicines by analyzing tablets after dissolving them in water. Doctor Shortages & Prevention Gap: Bulgarian doctors warn that people often delay screenings due to fear and lack of engagement, while the system struggles with unified approaches and patients navigating care. Health System Access in Court Case: In North Macedonia, Bulgarian citizen Iva Mihaylova says her health is deteriorating and she needs treatment abroad, as her documents were seized after a 2025 crash. Demographics & Health: A World Bank report urges Bulgaria to respond to ageing and population decline by building on gains in health, education and work participation. Livestock Health Measures: Bulgaria plans to replace ear tags with GPS trackers in an experimental EU region to strengthen disease control and animal vaccination.