Obesity & Health Costs: New data from WHO-linked reporting shows Uzbekistan has the highest overweight rates in Central Asia, with 64% of adults overweight and nearly one in five clinically obese—raising concerns about long-term disease burden across the region. One Health in Central Asia: Central Asian countries approved key regional “One Health” documents, including a regional action plan and communication plan, and are preparing cross-border simulation drills plus shared lab standards to speed up responses to outbreaks. Avian Flu Preparedness: A regional online webinar (21 July, online) will focus on practical prevention and control of avian influenza using the One Health approach, covering surveillance, safe sample handling, diagnostics, and biosafety. Tajikistan Wages & Health Access: Tajikistan’s average monthly wage rose 19.8% to 3,194.45 somoni by June 1; healthcare and social services workers averaged 2,293.2 somoni, highlighting affordability pressures for health-related living costs. Disaster & Care Disruption: Heavy rains and floods in Arunachal Pradesh damaged roads, water systems, and even two hospitals—an example of how climate shocks can quickly strain healthcare services. Nutrition Research: A study links changes in IL-1β and pancreatic islet function before and after weight loss in obese individuals, adding more detail to the biology behind obesity-related inflammation.