Caspian Sea Health & Environment: On 12 August, Turkmenistan marked Caspian Sea Day with a presidential address at a scientific conference focused on protecting the Caspian Sea ecosystem and regional sustainable development, recalling key Turkmen-led milestones from the 2002 Ashgabat summit to Avaza forums. Heat & Public Health: WHO warned that extreme heat is increasingly stressing health systems in Turkmenistan and across the region, raising risks for heart, lung and kidney conditions, mental health, and pregnancy outcomes—urging heat-health action plans, early warnings, facility readiness, and simple steps like hydration and avoiding peak heat. Maternal & Child Nutrition: UNICEF and Turkmenistan partners held a national roundtable in Ashgabat on strengthening exclusive breastfeeding support, with experts calling for peer-to-peer counseling and broader community guidance to protect infant nutrition and improve mothers’ health. National Health Strategy: Turkmenistan approved a 2026–2030 program “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future,” prioritizing reproductive care, maternal and child health services, disease prevention, early diagnosis, and strengthening the healthcare workforce. Healthcare & Education Expo: Ashgabat will host an international exhibition and scientific conference (10–12 October 2026) bringing together healthcare, education and sport stakeholders, including medical technologies and pharmaceuticals, to support international cooperation. Inclusive Education & Child Protection: UNICEF-backed efforts continued with training for emergency protection responders and expanded inclusive education support, including a Green School Programme rollout to 100 new schools to make learning safer and more resilient.