AGP Executive Report

Heatwave & Health Alerts: Italy placed all major cities under its highest red heat alert as prolonged high temperatures pose a serious health risk, while Hungary switched off non-essential lighting at state sites to save energy amid strained power systems and drought-linked wildfire danger. Public Health & Safety in BiH: A report from Kiambu describes a woman allegedly being turned away by a 24-hour facility despite being metres from help, raising concerns about negligence and lack of basic protective supplies for bystanders. Workplace Health & Rights: In Zenica, ten miners continued a protest in a coal mine pit over unpaid wages, with growing distrust and reports that some workers fell ill and needed emergency help. Food Delivery & Worker Protection: Glovo is suspending operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with claims that couriers often worked without contracts and limited access to health and pension insurance. Community & Health Access via Sports: Mesud Pezer, BiH’s shot put record holder, competed in European Championships qualifiers in Birmingham, with his focus on reaching finals after arriving without his coach due to visa delays. Health Policy & Aid Reach: Islamic Relief reported major reach across Europe in 2025, pairing immediate assistance with longer-term investment for people affected by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks. Health System Funding Signals: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s investment data show health and social protection spending fell by over 30% year-on-year, while tourism delivered strong overnight-stay results despite fewer arrivals. Health-Related Election Oversight: Transparency International flagged common election-period irregularities in BiH, including abuse of public resources and false claims about election technologies. Health & Climate Activism Route: A civilian convoy linking Srebrenica remembrance with Gaza demands traveled from Bosnia and Herzegovina toward the West Bank, including medical and civil society participants.

Heatwave Health Alerts: Italy put all major cities under the highest red heat alert as temperatures topped 40°C, with health risks flagged for the whole population; authorities also expanded cooling options like free access to museums/libraries for older residents and longer free screenings in air-conditioned venues. Energy-Saving Measures: Hungary switched off decorative and non-essential lighting at state institutions and landmarks to cope with the strain from the same extreme heat. Wildfire Pressure: The heatwave is also feeding wildfires across Europe, with the EU pushing member states to spend more on wildfire prevention as experts estimate this summer’s blaze costs already exceed €15bn. Local Health System Stress (BiH-linked): A report from the region describes a woman allegedly giving birth roadside near a 24-hour clinic, raising concerns about access, staff conduct, and basic protective supplies during emergencies. Health & Social Spending in BiH: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s investment data show health and social protection spending fell by more than 30% year-on-year, while tourism delivered strong results with over 850,000 visitors in the first six months. Workplace Safety & Wages (Zenica): Ten miners in Zenica remain on protest in a pit over unpaid wages, with growing distrust and illness reported among workers.

Heat Health Alert: Italy put all major cities under the highest red heat alert as temperatures topped 40°C, while Hungary switched off non-essential lights to save energy—an urgent reminder that extreme heat can quickly become a public health emergency. Wildfire Risk: The same heatwave is fueling wildfires across Europe, with the EU pushing countries to boost prevention spending as fire damage climbs. Local Health & Safety: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, a report highlights a case where a woman in labour was allegedly turned away by a 24-hour facility near where she delivered, raising concerns about access, discrimination, and basic protective supplies for bystanders. Workplace Stress & Health: Ten miners in Zenica remain in a pit protest over unpaid wages, with growing distrust and illness cases reported—showing how prolonged disputes can spill into health and emergency response. Election Integrity Watch: Transparency International in BiH says election-period irregularities include abuse of public resources and misinformation, with monitoring reports filed to authorities.

Extreme Heat & Health Alerts: Italy put all its major cities under the highest red heat alert as temperatures topped 40°C, with health risks for the whole population and cooling measures for residents and visitors; Energy-Saving Health Context: Hungary switched off non-essential lighting at state institutions as the heatwave strained power systems; Wildfire Pressure: EU officials are urging more wildfire prevention spending after record blazes, with Bulgaria also hit by major fires; Local Health System Concern: A report from Kiambu describes a woman allegedly giving birth roadside near a 24-hour clinic, raising questions about access and on-duty staff support; Workplace Health & Safety: Ten miners at Zenica’s Brown Coal Mine spent a fourth night in a pit protest over unpaid wages, with growing distrust and illness among workers; Bosnia Election Integrity: Transparency International says election-period irregularities in BiH include abuse of public resources and false claims about election technologies, with many cases not sanctioned under a changed CEC approach.

Heat Health Alert: Italy put all major cities under the highest red heat warning as temperatures pushed above 40°C, while Hungary switched off non-essential lights to save energy—another reminder that extreme heat can quickly become a public health emergency. Workplace & Health Risks: In Zenica, ten miners from RMU Zenica spent a fourth night in a pit protest over unpaid wages; union sources say distrust is growing and that two miners fell ill earlier, with one returning to the pit. Maternal Care Concern: A reported case from Kiambu describes a woman giving birth roadside near a 24-hour clinic, raising questions about access to urgent maternity support and basic protective supplies for bystanders. Governance & Public Spending: Transparency International reports election-period irregularities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including abuse of public resources and premature campaigning, with large sums tied to public works. Local Health System Context: The Central Bank of BiH says 109,196 business entity accounts are blocked, including pharmacies, surgeries, and clinics—potentially affecting day-to-day healthcare operations. Community Health & Safety: In East Sarajevo, authorities increased police presence after two serious shooting attempts, with one victim transferred to the Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo.

Heatwave Health Alerts: Italy put all major cities under the highest red heat alert as temperatures topped 40°C, with health risks tied to prolonged extreme heat; Energy-Saving Measures: Hungary switched off non-essential lights at major landmarks to cope with strain on power systems; Wildfire Pressure: EU officials signaled more spending to reduce wildfire risk after this summer’s blazes caused massive economic damage; Local Health Access Concern: A reported case from Kiambu describes a woman giving birth outside a 24-hour clinic after staff allegedly turned her away and refused basic protective gloves for bystanders; Bosnia Election Integrity Watch: Transparency International flagged repeated election-period irregularities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including abuse of public resources and misinformation, with dozens of reports submitted to authorities; Governance & Transparency: A separate report says Serbia drew heavily from its budget reserve via many decrees, raising questions about transparency and oversight; Health & Community in BiH: A Palestine Convoy that began in Sarajevo includes doctors and volunteers, linking regional activism with public health and humanitarian demands.

Heat & Health Alerts: Italy has put all major cities under the highest red heat alert as temperatures topped 40°C, warning of serious health risks for the whole population; Energy-Saving Measures: Hungary responded to the same heatwave and power strain by turning off lights at well-known state buildings; Wildfire Pressure: The EU is urging more spending on wildfire prevention after experts put this summer’s blaze costs above €15bn, with Bulgaria also hit by major fires; Local Relevance for BiH: With the region facing similar summer conditions, the reports underline the need for cooling support, protection for vulnerable groups, and readiness for heat-related health emergencies; Governance & Health Context: Separate coverage from Serbia and BiH focuses on public spending and transparency issues, including how budget reserve funds are being used—an indirect reminder that health preparedness depends on accountable public finance.

Election Integrity in BiH: Transparency International says the most common election-period irregularities in Bosnia and Herzegovina involve abuse of public resources, premature campaigning, and misinformation about election tech, with 26 reports submitted to authorities and a shift in how the Central Election Commission handles repeat offenders. Heatwave Health Alert in Europe: Italy put all major cities under the highest heat alert as temperatures surged, while Hungary cut non-essential lighting to save energy—another reminder that extreme heat can quickly become a public health emergency. Local Maternal Care Concern: A case from Kiambu (reported via social media) alleges a woman gave birth outside a 24-hour clinic after being turned away and that staff refused gloves for bystanders—sparking renewed debate about access and safety in urgent care. Sarajevo Event Health Response: Sarajevo Canton reported major staffing for Dino Merlin concerts, including emergency medical teams and police coverage, to keep the city functioning during peak crowds. Public Health Data Watch: Eurostat data highlights obesity as a growing European challenge, with Albania among the lowest rates while BiH is higher than Albania.

Heat Health Alert: Italy put all major cities under its highest heat alert as Europe’s heatwave intensifies, warning prolonged high temperatures pose a serious risk to the whole population, while Hungary switched off non-essential lights at state institutions to save energy. Wildfire & Drought Pressure: The same weather system is driving record heat and wildfires across the region, with the EU pushing countries to spend more on wildfire risk reduction and parts of Italy facing drought and low river levels. Local Care Access Concern (BiH): A report from Kiambu describes a woman giving birth outside a clinic after staff allegedly turned her away and refused basic protective gloves for bystanders—raising urgent questions about emergency maternity access and on-duty readiness. Sarajevo Health Services at Scale: Sarajevo’s Koševo hosted Dina Merlin’s three concerts drawing around 200,000 visitors; the canton says emergency medical assistance added 15 teams (45 health workers) alongside police and firefighters to keep the city running safely. Workplace Health Insurance Dispute (Kakanj): Kakanj Brown Coal Mine workers went on strike because they can’t get health cards notarized due to unpaid contributions, leaving them unable to certify for treatment; a meeting is scheduled with cantonal and federal stakeholders. Community Health & Safety in BiH: A Sarajevo bootcamp for independent media (WIN) aims to strengthen investigations on issues that affect local communities, including public health topics. Health System Oversight (CB BiH): Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Central Bank reports 109,196 blocked accounts for business entities as of early August, including pharmacies, surgeries and other health-related businesses.

Public Health & Care Access: Kakanj Brown Coal Mine workers in Bosnia and Herzegovina went on strike because they can’t get health cards notarized for themselves and their families, citing unpaid health insurance contributions and delays from the Zenica-Doboj Canton Health Insurance Institute. Gender Health Policy: Bosnia’s Federation Ministry of Health is set to legally regulate gender change procedures after RS Interior Ministry activities and requests for rules on medical documentation and conditions for changing gender markers. Emergency Medical Response at Mass Events: Sarajevo Canton reported major support for Dino Merlin’s Koševo concerts (about 200,000 visitors), with 45 emergency medical workers and increased police presence to keep the city functioning safely. Urban Health & Air Quality: Sarajevo Canton faces worsening traffic and mobility pressures, with vehicle growth outpacing public transport and infrastructure, raising concerns for health impacts from congestion. Community Mental Health: Two locals raised awareness about veteran suicide rates through a July challenge, highlighting higher suicide risk among veterans and the need for prevention support. Health System Administration: The Central Bank of BiH says 109,196 business entity accounts were blocked as of early August, including pharmacies, surgeries, and clinics—potentially affecting access to health services.

Veteran Mental Health: Two locals completed a 250-mile July ride to back Stop Soldier Suicide, citing that veterans face a 58% higher suicide risk and calling for stronger prevention efforts. Public Safety & Care Access: RS Interior Ministry formed a special operational team and increased police presence after two serious shootings in East Sarajevo, with one victim transferred to KCUS. Healthcare Coverage Dispute: Kakanj coal mine workers went on strike because they can’t get health cards notarized due to unpaid contributions, leaving families unable to certify for treatment. Emergency Response at Major Event: Sarajevo Canton reported large-scale medical and police coverage for Dino Merlin’s concerts, with 45 emergency medical workers and no major disruptions. Gender-Affirming Care Regulation: FBiH Interior Minister Ramo Isak says the Ministry of Health must legally regulate gender change procedures and verify foreign medical documentation. Obesity Snapshot: Eurostat data shows Albania has Europe’s lowest obesity rate (12.6%); Bosnia and Herzegovina is higher than Albania. Community Health & Safety: Sarajevo Canton also highlighted traffic pressure from rising vehicle numbers, warning it worsens urban mobility and health risks.

Public Health & Access: Kakanj Brown Coal Mine workers went on strike after they couldn’t notarize health cards for themselves and their families because of unpaid health insurance contributions, with a meeting scheduled at 2 p.m. at the Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry. Health System Policy: Bosnia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (FBiH) is pushing to legally regulate gender change procedures in the Federation, including medical documentation and how foreign medical records are verified. Emergency Care at Big Events: Sarajevo’s Koševo hosted Dino Merlin concerts drawing about 200,000 visitors, with 45 emergency medical workers across 15 teams and heightened police presence to keep the city functioning. Health & Safety in Law: Mostar’s femicide trial is framed as a first test of new FBiH Criminal Code provisions for gender-based murder, which could shape future investigations and court practice. Heat & Daily Life: An Orange Heat Warning was issued for BiH as temperatures are expected to reach 42°C.

Heat & Public Health: Bosnia and Herzegovina is bracing for another intense heat wave, with an orange warning as temperatures may hit 42°C; doctors urge hydration, avoiding outdoor time 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and extra care for children, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses. Healthcare Access in Crisis: Workers at the Kakanj Brown Coal Mine went on strike after they couldn’t get health cards notarized for themselves and their families due to unpaid contributions, with talks scheduled at the Federal Ministry of Energy. Community Health Services Under Strain: Sarajevo’s Dino Merlin concerts drew about 200,000 visitors, with emergency medical assistance staffing 15 teams (45 health workers) and city services coordinating police, fire, and transport. Health System & Trust: A public opinion survey shows 40.6% of citizens seriously consider leaving the country and 63.5% say living conditions are worse than five years ago, with healthcare ranked among top everyday concerns. Health Policy & Rights: Bosnia’s Ministry of Health is set to legally regulate gender change procedures in the Federation of BiH, after requests to update birth register changes. Health Data & Compliance: The Central Bank reports 109,196 blocked accounts for business entities in BiH, including pharmacies and medical-related services.

Heat Health Alert: Bosnia and Herzegovina faces another orange heat wave, with temperatures up to 42°C and little relief expected until at least Aug 9; doctors warn about dehydration, heat exhaustion and sunstroke, urging people to avoid midday sun, drink 1–1.5 litres of water daily, and keep chronic meds on schedule. Public Health & Access: Workers at the Kakanj Brown Coal Mine in Zenica-Doboj Canton went on strike after they couldn’t get health booklet certification due to unpaid contributions, with talks scheduled at 2 p.m. involving the Federal Ministry of Energy, the Health Insurance Institute and mine leadership. Mass Gathering Care: Sarajevo’s Koševo stadium hosted Dino Merlin’s three concerts (about 200,000 visitors), with 45 emergency medical staff across 15 teams and around 200 police officers each night to keep the city running safely. Health System Pressure in Daily Life: A public opinion survey shows 40.6% of citizens seriously considered leaving the country, while 63.5% say living conditions are worse than five years ago; healthcare is cited as the top daily-life concern (26.2%). Gender Health Policy: FBiH’s Ministry of Health is set to legally regulate gender change procedures after requests for medical documentation and conditions for changing gender markers in the birth register. Community Health & Safety: Sarajevo Film Festival planning includes expanded police and emergency medical support, plus traffic and public-area cleanliness measures during Aug 14–21.

Heat Safety: Bosnia and Herzegovina faces another orange heat warning, with temperatures up to 42°C and little relief until at least Aug 9; doctors urge hydration, avoiding midday sun, and keeping chronic patients on schedule. Health Access Disruption: Kakanj Brown Coal Mine workers went on strike because health insurance booklets can’t be notarized for themselves and families, delaying treatment; a meeting is set with energy ministry and health-insurance directors. Public Health & Daily Life: A new survey shows 40.6% of citizens seriously consider leaving the country and 63.5% say living conditions are worse than five years ago, with the healthcare system ranked as the top everyday concern. Institutional Trust: The same “Pod lupom” poll reports trust in institutions keeps falling amid corruption and weak governance worries, while EU support stays comparatively strong. Gender-Affirming Care: FBiH’s Ministry of Health is being pushed to legally regulate gender change procedures and verify foreign medical documentation. Emergency Response at Big Events: Sarajevo’s Koševo hosted Dino Merlin concerts with large-scale police and emergency medical teams on standby. Sports Medicine (Regional): Turkish Airlines Sports Club women’s volleyball team completed pre-season health checks at Medicana, highlighting preventive screening for athletes. Community Health Equity: Reports from a Sarajevo Film Festival planning update stress festival-wide safety and emergency medical readiness.

Heat Safety: Bosnia and Herzegovina is bracing for another intense heat wave, with an orange warning as temperatures may hit 42°C; health experts urge people to avoid outdoor time 11 a.m.–5 p.m., drink 1–1.5 litres of water daily, and keep chronic patients on schedule, especially protecting children, the elderly, and those with long-term illnesses. Workplace Protection: The Federal Minister of Labor and Social Policy reminded employers of legal duties during extreme temperatures, recommending earlier shifts, stopping outdoor work by 12:00, and resuming after 5:00 when conditions ease. Public Health System Concern: A new public opinion survey shows healthcare is the top daily-life priority (26.2%), while trust in institutions keeps falling and many citizens report worsening living conditions. Gender-Affirming Care Regulation: In the Federation of BiH, the Ministry of Health is being pushed to legally regulate gender change procedures and the verification of medical documentation for cases done abroad. Femicide Trial: The murder trial of Aldina Jahić in Mostar is the first test of new FBiH criminal code provisions on gender-based murder, which could shape future court practice. Emergency Response & Community: Two Zenica mountaineers returned to Sarajevo after the Mount Elbrus tragedy; bodies of five colleagues are expected to be repatriated after procedures in Russia.