Heatwave & public health: Moldova’s Customs Service urges travelers to hydrate and watch for heat risks as warnings run through July 1, with emergency help available via 112. Food safety alert: The Ministry of Health confirmed a Salmonella Enteritidis food-poisoning outbreak tied to events at a Chisinau hotel (Radisson Blu Leogrand), with 36 people affected and 12 lab-confirmed cases. Healthcare capacity & partnerships: Belgium will expand support for Moldova’s healthcare system, including cooperation on prevention and public health emergency readiness, while meetings also explored academic links with KU Leuven and joint training. Maternal & child services: Government approved new projects for 2025–2027, adding 115 local initiatives—mostly new nursery groups—plus a regional safe drinking-water project connecting Chisinau with nearby localities. Water & environment for EU track: EU officials say Moldova is ready to open the environment chapter (cluster four), framing a “green Moldova” as cleaner, healthier, and better prepared for future challenges. Workforce living conditions: Parliament will hold hearings July 7 on foreign workers reportedly housed in repurposed train wagons near Chisinau, with multiple ministries invited to address health, labor, and migration compliance. Medical workforce expansion abroad: Colwood (Canada) hired a third doctor for its municipal clinic model, aiming to expand staffing and services.