Women’s Safety & Inclusion: A new Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index ranking puts Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland at the top for conditions affecting women’s inclusion, justice and security, while the report underscores how peace and safety shape health and wellbeing outcomes. Healthcare Cooperation: Tajikistan and Oman discussed expanding joint medical projects, including cooperation between healthcare institutions, training for specialists, and plans for a bilateral healthcare document and official visits. Antibiotic Resistance on Farms: Regional coverage highlights how heavy antibiotic use in livestock can accelerate drug resistance, turning antimicrobial resistance into a Central Asian public health and food-system issue. Heat & Health Preparedness: WHO Europe urges countries to treat extreme heat planning like pandemic readiness, warning about overheated wards, overburdened staff and weak cooling and information systems. One Health & Climate Risks: Central Asia’s extreme heat is linked to higher illness and death risk, livestock stress, and greater chances of zoonotic disease spread—calling for coordinated monitoring and early warnings. Security Near Tajik Border: Reports from Afghanistan’s Badakhshan describe targeted attacks and rising armed activity near the Tajik border, raising concerns for regional safety and access to care. Payments & Access to Care: Tajik fintech Alif announced Apple Pay in Dushanbe, positioning contactless payments as a safer way to pay for everyday services including pharmacies and clinics.