Addiction & Prevention: VZP says alcohol addiction treatment cost over CZK 1bn in 2025, with nearly 50,000 clients seeking help and 1,170 children treated for alcohol-related disorders—highlighting the role of early screening in preventive checkups. Medical AI in Czechia: MAIA Labs’ ColoMAIA II AI colonoscopy assistant has received CE certification under the EU Medical Device Regulation, with a 600-patient prospective trial reporting a 61% relative increase in adenoma detection versus standard colonoscopy. CBD Policy Fight: Patient organisations across Europe launch a public appeal against Czech moves to restrict CBD as if it were a “drug precursor,” urging the government and EU to publish the evidence and decide openly. EU Healthcare Supply Concerns: Czech Health Minister Katya Ivkova raised worries at an EPSCO meeting in Luxembourg that the extended producer responsibility rules could affect medicine availability and prices, calling for an objective impact assessment and mandatory sector involvement. Local Health & Wellness Education: A Prague-East private kindergarten, Unicorn School, links early learning with nature and movement, using small groups and individualised diagnostics to guide activities. Sports Safety (Czech links): A major maritime accident off Croatia has led to the arrest of a crew member after a catamaran collision killed four Czech nationals; three others had minor injuries and one person remains hospitalised.