Disaster Preparedness Upgrade: Kyrgyzhydromet is modernizing Kyrgyzstan’s hydrometeorological monitoring and forecasting to better track floods, mudflows, landslides, and extreme heat—aiming for faster, more accurate public warnings. Biosafety Education Push: CAREC (with FAO and GEF support) released a documentary and an animated explainer on Kyrgyzstan’s national biosafety mechanism and how to understand living modified organisms safely. Road Safety as a Health Priority: Health Minister Damir Osmonov helped lead UN road-safety discussions, stressing that road investments should be judged by fewer deaths and less severe injuries, and highlighting plans for trauma care, ambulance readiness, and digital coordination. Telemedicine Access Expands: The “Tunduk” platform now has nearly 2.94 million users, supporting online doctor appointments, test results, and services for remote communities, maternal health, immunization, and people with disabilities. Local Health Services Reorganized: Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Health plans to merge the Arashan Public Health Center with Family Medicine Center No. 14 in Bishkek, triggering protests but officials say care and equipment will remain available. Public Health Monitoring: Chui region reports no plague signs among marmots after inspections, with anti-plague stations continuing routine monitoring. Wages Rise in Healthcare: Kyrgyzstan’s average monthly nominal wages grew, with the biggest jump in healthcare and social services (+38.2%).