Hospital Accountability: A pediatric cardiac surgeon says the head of Kyrgyzstan’s Heart Surgery Research Institute misled a commission reviewing the facility, citing unfinished repairs, delayed installation of key equipment (including CT/angiography), and knock-on effects on patient care and child surgery capacity. Child Health Alarm: Kyrgyz lawmakers report 976 infant deaths in seven months, with congenital disease and heart defects flagged, and call for a full investigation and an audit of medical equipment purchases. Obesity Treatment Arrives: Promomed received registration for “Tirzetta” (tirzepatide), the first dual GLP-1/GIP agonist product noted as new to the Kyrgyz market; overweight affects 56% of adults, per WHO. School Nutrition Boost: With WFP support, hot meals expanded to 35 schools, 16 kindergartens, and 12 vocational institutions, alongside canteen upgrades, enriched flour, and cook training to tackle diet gaps and iron deficiency. Active Longevity Push: Kyrgyzstan is drafting an active longevity program to 2030 as people 65+ make up about 6% of the population; Bishkek also hosted International Day of Older Persons events with wellness activities like Tai Chi. Pharma Industry Plan: Kyrgyzstan signed a memorandum to build a $1B full-cycle pharmaceutical industrial park aiming to raise domestic medicine supply and create thousands of jobs. Water & Care Access: Bishkek’s Kalys-Ordo area faces a temporary drinking-water suspension for maintenance, while officials also met Russian human-rights leadership to improve medical and social support for Kyrgyz migrants. Healthcare Recognition: Cabinet awards highlighted medical workers, with dozens honored for contributions to saving lives.