Overweight Crisis in the Region: New WHO data show 64% of adults in Uzbekistan are overweight or obese (BMI 25+), one of the highest rates among former Soviet republics; Tajikistan is also high at 58%, underscoring a shared Central Asian health risk tied to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. War Injuries and Cross-Border Victims: A Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed at least 12–13 people and injured dozens; reports say citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan were among the victims, prompting emergency and health ministry involvement and hospital support for the injured. Regional Health and Safety Cooperation: Uzbekistan repatriated the bodies of eight citizens killed in the attack and said a government commission including the Ministry of Health is coordinating with Russian authorities and assisting families. SCO Health on the Agenda: As the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks its 25th year, leaders in Bishkek are set to discuss security and connectivity, with healthcare listed among expected topics. Public Health Through Environment: Kazakhstan is funding expanded Caspian Sea monitoring and lab facilities, framing ecosystem protection as an ongoing health-related priority for the region. Health Tech for Kids: Researchers are developing inhalers designed for children and people who can’t inhale deeply, aiming to deliver more medicine into the lungs with weaker breaths.