Mosquito-borne risk: Three people in the north have tested positive for West Nile virus as cases rise in the Republic, with health authorities urging close monitoring and caution around mosquito exposure. Medicines safety: Pharmacists warn consumers against unapproved or illegally distributed medicines sold online, stressing that only licensed pharmacies and authorised channels are safe. School health & heat: OELMEK says many classrooms across Cyprus still lack working air conditioning despite prior commitments, calling it a health and safety issue for students and teachers. FMD response: Veterinary services say restarting livestock farming after foot-and-mouth disease depends on farmers completing required disinfections, warning that piecemeal cleaning can trigger re-infection. Dementia awareness: Alzheimer’s and other dementias are highlighted as a major cause of death among women in Cyprus, with calls for earlier diagnosis and stronger support for patients and carers. Tourist pressure on care: Famagusta General Hospital’s A&E saw over 11,000 cases in three summer months, underlining staffing strain during peak tourist season. EU agriculture update: The European Commission confirms no CAP payments for farmers in areas outside the Republic’s effective control, while also pointing to EU-aligned measures needed to contain FMD. Public health diplomacy: UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin cancels planned New York and Cyprus visits for health reasons, to brief the UN chief by phone instead. Local infrastructure hazard: The derelict former Othello cinema in Engomi is classified as dangerous after structural deterioration and interior health hazards were flagged.