One Health & SDG Health Data: UN and national partners held a technical meeting in Turkmenistan to close gaps in reporting for SDG indicators tied to health, road safety, nutrition, gender-based violence, and safely managed drinking water—supporting preparations for the country’s 2027 Voluntary National Review. Regional One Health Coordination: Central Asian countries approved key regional “One Health” documents, including a security framework and action plan, aiming for faster cross-border response to outbreaks affecting people, animals, and ecosystems. Earthquake Preparedness for Hospitals: The UN urged Central Asia to strengthen preparedness, warning that earthquakes are among the deadliest natural hazards and that hospitals must be able to keep treating patients during major seismic events; Turkmenistan is listed among high-risk areas. Avian Influenza Training: A regional online webinar (21 July) will focus on practical prevention and control of avian influenza using the One Health approach, including surveillance, safe handling of dead wild birds, lab diagnostics, and biosafety. Children’s Rights & Health Education: UNICEF and Turkmenistan partners ran interactive summer camp sessions for children on the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including education, protection, participation, and development—building youth confidence to advocate for peers. Public Health Context: A separate report highlights how obesity is rising across the region, with Uzbekistan flagged for high overweight and obesity levels—raising long-term health and cost concerns.