Caspian Sea Day for kids in Avaza: UNDP and UNEP marked Caspian Sea Day with an environmental awareness event for children from Dayanch Health Centre and Arzuv Children’s Recreation Centre, focusing on marine biodiversity and the health risks from marine plastic and microplastics. Maternal and child health push: Turkmenistan launched a new national family health program, “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future” (2026–2030), prioritizing reproductive care, maternal/child services, disease prevention, early diagnosis, and strengthening the healthcare workforce. Breastfeeding support roundtable: UNICEF and the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation held a high-level discussion on strengthening exclusive breastfeeding support systems, including peer-to-peer counseling led by trained local mothers. Green schools expansion: UNICEF and the Ministry of Education brought 100 new schools into the Green School Programme to make schools safer and healthier, with climate and disaster risk readiness built into teaching. Heat-health warning from WHO: WHO urged Turkmenistan to prepare for worsening heatwaves, warning they can strain heart, lung, kidney and mental health, and recommended hydration, avoiding peak heat, cooling homes, and checking on vulnerable people. Inclusive education training: UNICEF supported a technical mission to strengthen inclusive education, improving coordination, teacher preparation, and support for children with disabilities and learning needs. Emergency preparedness workshop: UNICEF and partners trained frontline government responders on protection in emergencies, including child protection, risk identification, and referral. Healthy summer for children: Avaza children’s health and recreation centers are running the summer program with health-focused activities and nutritious meals for hundreds of children per session.