Cardiology Congress Update: Cytokinetics announced upcoming ESC 2026 presentations on aficamten for symptomatic non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, including a Hot Line session in Munich on Aug. 28 and late-breaking science on Aug. 29. Sanatorium Modernization: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited Archman Sanatorium in Baherden to review the final stage of a new complex and modernization, including plans for a 400-bed building, diagnostic and spa facilities, mineral-water therapy, balneotherapy, and upgraded equipment from leading international manufacturers. Gender-Responsive Care Training: UNDP and UNFPA launched a three-day training in Ashgabat for 30 healthcare professionals on applying gender-responsive and human-rights-based approaches in healthcare delivery. Cervical Dysplasia Screening Skills: UNFPA, with the Ministry of Health, ran trainings (Aug. 10–19) to improve histological diagnostics for cervical dysplasia screening, bringing together pathologists and lab specialists for hands-on case analysis. Public Health Emergency Readiness: WHO and Turkmenistan’s health ministry met in Ashgabat to strengthen planning and response for public health emergencies at points of entry, including finalizing a draft national action plan and standard operating procedures. Wellness Resources Expansion: Production of therapeutic mud and sea salt is growing in the western region, with an enterprise in Balkanabat capable of hundreds of thousands of packaged therapeutic and cosmetic products annually.