Caspian Sea Health & Environment: Turkmenistan marked Caspian Sea Day on 12 August with a scientific conference on protecting the Caspian Sea ecosystem, as the President stressed the region’s strategic role and recalled key cooperation milestones tied to the Tehran Convention. Healthcare, Education & Sport Expo: Ashgabat will host an international exhibition and scientific conference (10–12 October 2026) bringing together healthcare, education and sport experts and companies, with a focus on modern technologies, pharmaceuticals, and rehabilitation solutions. Heat & Public Health: WHO warned that extreme heat is increasingly frequent and can worsen heart, lung and kidney conditions, harm mental health, and raise risks during pregnancy—urging heat-health action plans, early warnings, facility readiness, and simple steps like hydration and avoiding peak heat. Maternal & Child Health: Turkmenistan approved a new national program “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future” for 2026–2030, prioritizing reproductive care, maternal and child services, disease prevention, early diagnosis, and strengthening the healthcare workforce. Breastfeeding Support: A national roundtable in Ashgabat focused on strengthening exclusive breastfeeding support systems, highlighting peer-to-peer counseling and community guidance for mothers. Inclusive Education for Healthier Futures: UNICEF and Turkmenistan’s education authorities expanded the Green School Programme to 100 new schools and continued work on inclusive education with support for children with disabilities and developmental needs.