Blood Donation Rules: Bulgaria’s Health Ministry says a “common mechanism” is needed to secure adequate blood supplies while protecting patients’ rights, stressing donation must stay voluntary and not a condition for elective surgery. Food Safety Alert: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency detained two peanut shipments at Varna after lab tests found aflatoxins far above permitted limits, with options including destruction or special EU treatment. Water Safety in Flood Zone: After the Strumyani flood emergency, the Environment Minister reports tap water is safe for drinking based on physico-chemical results, while microbiological tests are expected by Sept 1. Poisoning Crackdown: Sofia meeting focused on stopping illegal poison and poisoned bait in the wild, following arrests tied to poisoned birds in Central Balkan National Park. Himalayan Disaster: Nepal–China flash floods from a glacial collapse have killed hundreds and left over 1,500 missing, with many foreigners among the unaccounted for and hospitals in Kathmandu under strain. Health Workforce & Access: Israel’s doctor shortage is being partly eased by Arab Israeli physicians, as foreign-trained doctors fill gaps across the system. Fitness & Mobility: A simple 30-second single-leg balance test is highlighted as a practical check for strength and fall risk as people age. Injury Update (Bulgaria): A Polish tourist suffered three broken ribs after a jet ski collision off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast; she was admitted but not in life-threatening condition.