Turkmenistan–Slovakia Health & Trade Push: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov reviewed plans to launch a Joint Turkmenistan–Slovakia Economic Cooperation Commission, with the first meeting expected to cover cooperation across trade, energy, construction, transport, agriculture, environmental protection—and healthcare. Regional Health Governance: Central Asia’s “One Health” program wrapped up a round of national consultations in June, aiming to align regional positions on pandemic prevention, food system resilience, and ecosystem health, with support from the World Bank and other partners. Pharma & Public Health Planning: In Ashgabat, the EU-backed Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP 8) began a needs assessment workshop to shape the next phase, including supply reduction and demand-focused work with a human-rights centered approach. Medical Research for Safer Steroid Use: New genetics-based research suggests doctors can better predict who is at higher risk of side effects from oral corticosteroids, helping tailor prescribing for conditions like arthritis and asthma. Health Tourism Spotlight: The “Farap” sanatorium in Turkmenistan is highlighted for its 250-bed resort setup, diagnostic and hydrotherapy services, and summer demand driven by underground healing springs. Science Day Momentum: Turkmenistan marked Science Day with an international conference and awards for young researchers, reinforcing the push to bring innovation into healthcare and national development.