Earthquake readiness: The UN urged Central Asia, including Tajikistan, to boost preparedness for major earthquakes, noting seismic risk is extremely high across much of the region and that hospitals must stay operational during disasters. One Health coordination: Central Asian countries approved key “One Health” documents (council regulations, regional action plan, communication plan) and plan joint simulation drills, shared lab standards, and a regional digital portal to improve responses to infectious threats. Obesity and health risk: New data show Uzbekistan has the highest overweight levels in Central Asia, with Tajikistan also high—highlighting a growing nutrition and chronic-disease challenge across the region. Avian influenza planning: A regional online webinar (July 21) 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, but healthcare and social services workers still earn less than the national average. Flood impacts (regional): Heavy rains and landslides disrupted infrastructure and damaged hospitals and water systems in Arunachal Pradesh, underscoring how extreme weather can quickly strain health services. Bilateral health-adjacent cooperation: Tajikistan and Bangladesh discussed expanding ties that include pharmaceuticals, with more private-sector engagement and investment talks underway.