Exclusive Breastfeeding Push: Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Health, a children’s charity fund, and UNICEF launched a May–August 2026 national campaign to boost exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, aiming to improve access to reliable guidance and counselling through primary care centers, the Women’s Union, media and workplaces; the move follows a drop in exclusive breastfeeding from 56.5% (2019) to 35.5% (2024), even as early initiation remains high (84.7% within the first hour). Healthcare & Pharma Cooperation: Turkmenistan and Austria are preparing to expand business ties via a Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation, with healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry listed among priority areas. One Health Regional Planning: Central Asia’s “One Health” program wrapped up a round of online national consultations (June 8–12) to finalize regional rules and plans for pandemic prevention, food systems resilience, and ecosystem health, with Turkmenistan among participating countries. Drug Policy Workshop in Ashgabat: The EU-funded Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP 8) began a needs assessment workshop in Ashgabat (June 9–10) to set the technical framework for the next phase, covering both drug supply and demand with a human-rights-centered approach. Science Day Momentum: Turkmenistan marked Science Day with major events, including international scientific activity and recognition of researchers, reinforcing the country’s focus on innovation and health-related modernization.