Healthcare Workforce & Access: Hiiumaa Hospital has stopped planned maternity care because of a pediatrician shortage, but emergency childbirth services remain available while mothers are routed to larger maternity hospitals. Maternal Health Support: A Pennsylvania National Guard medic in Estonia donated more than 20 liters of breast milk to the neonatal intensive care unit at East Tallinn Central Hospital, highlighting the role of donor milk for premature infants. EU Funding for Care: The European Commission approved Estonia’s fourth NextGenerationEU payment request (€135.5m), citing progress including the new Tervikum hospital in Viljandi to strengthen county-level health and social care coordination. Public Health & Safety: Estonia is considering paid alcohol sales licenses to reduce the number of outlets, with plans to review procedures and potentially link fees to outlet density. Sun & Skin Risk: Estonia recorded its highest UV index of the summer in Haapsalu (8.9), a reminder to protect against sunburn even when conditions seem changeable. Water Quality: A new European bathing-water report ranks Estonia among the lower performers for “excellent” sites (56.9%), raising concerns about bacteria after sewage overflows or heavy rain. Digital Health & Identity: The EU’s digital identity wallet is moving toward use in healthcare and public services, aiming to reduce repeated document uploads across borders.