Hospital Funding Watch: A new French study says public hospitals’ deficit is set to reach about 2.1% of revenue in 2025 (around €2.3B), after 2.7% in 2024 (€2.9B). Costs keep rising, with interest on loans still weighing on budgets, while investment spending has slipped despite Ségur healthcare reform funding. Space & Health Monitoring: Copernicus Sentinel-3C is scheduled to launch from French Guiana on Sept. 14, with Avio’s Vega-C, to improve ocean, land, ice and atmosphere monitoring—useful for tracking issues like algal blooms that can affect coastal health. Border Mining Health Risks: France is pushing for joint action with Suriname as illegal gold mining near the Marowijne border continues, with reported mercury and arsenic levels far above WHO limits—raising daily exposure concerns for Indigenous communities. Travel Health Alert: The CDC warns travelers about chikungunya risk in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste (notably Playa Langosta), advising vaccination where applicable and strict mosquito protection. Hepatitis Update: Eurostat reports viral hepatitis deaths in the EU fell sharply over the past decade, with Italy still highest; remote regions including French Guiana are highlighted in the latest breakdown. Public Health & Safety at Sea: Rescued fishermen from the St Vincent VII disaster have returned home after a nine-day ordeal, underscoring ongoing risks for maritime workers.