One Health Coordination: WHO-backed One Health work in Turkmenistan moved forward as the National Intersectoral Coordination Committee met in Ashgabat to review progress and set priorities for the rest of 2026, bringing together ministries and UN partners to strengthen prevention, preparedness, and pandemic response. Education Data for Health Equity: UNICEF and Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Education ran a two-day workshop in Ashgabat to build capacity on using MICS data with the MICS-EAGLE framework, with participation from the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry and other ministries—aimed at improving evidence-based education planning, monitoring, and child protection links. Turkmen Science & Medicines: Scientists across 586 state-backed research topics reported advances spanning nanotechnology and biotechnology, including pharmaceutical work on a wormwood-derived preparation (“ýowşan melhemi”) produced at the “Saglyk” enterprise, plus new chemical and pesticide technologies. Women’s Progress & Health Pathways: A feature marking Turkmenistan’s 35th independence anniversary highlights expanding opportunities for women and girls, pointing to education and healthcare as key routes into medicine and public life. Heat Risk Lens: A regional One Health commentary warns that extreme heat is a shared threat to people, livestock, and ecosystems, calling for coordinated early warning and cross-agency action. Regional Health Context: A separate media webinar for journalists focused on reporting zoonotic risks responsibly, aiming to reduce panic while improving public understanding of outbreaks like avian influenza.