Heat-Health Preparedness: WHO warned that extreme heat in Turkmenistan is becoming more frequent and can worsen heart, lung and kidney conditions, raise mental-health risks, and endanger pregnancy—urging heat-health action plans, early warnings, ready health facilities, protection for outdoor workers, and simple steps like hydration and avoiding peak sun. Maternal & Child Health Push: Turkmenistan approved the 2026–2030 national program “Healthy Mother – Healthy Child – Healthy Future,” with a 2026–2028 implementation phase focused on strengthening reproductive care, maternal/child services, disease prevention, early diagnosis, and upgrading the healthcare workforce. Breastfeeding Support: A national roundtable in Ashgabat, with UNICEF and the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation, focused on strengthening exclusive breastfeeding support systems, including peer-to-peer counseling led by trained local mothers. Children’s Health & Safety Sports: In Gokdere, the Chynar Children’s Health Center hosted regular fire-applied sports competitions for ages 10–14, organized with Turkmenistan’s fire safety and youth/education partners. Cycling Training Camp: Turkmenistan’s national cycling team began a joint training camp in Ashgabat with a club from Abu Dhabi, running to Aug 20 and emphasizing road cycling and intensive track sessions. Caspian Sea Water Stress: A new study links falling Caspian Sea levels to reduced river inflows, including major losses tied to withdrawals across the region—highlighting the health and water risks of the broader crisis. Health Sector Capacity via Training: Turkmenistan also published a new agronomy textbook covering modern crop cultivation, rational water use, and plant nutrition—supporting future food and nutrition resilience.