Heat Response: Uzbekistan’s emergency medical service handled 166,726 calls over four days during the heatwave, with officials saying demand stayed broadly stable and vulnerable groups like older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses need extra supervision. Public Health Cooperation: Afghan and Uzbek officials met to expand cooperation in pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, health products, and food, including technical knowledge transfer and joint programmes. Pharma Industry Update: Uzbekistan reported pharmaceutical production exceeding UZS 2.3 trillion in January–May 2026, up 29.4%, with Tashkent leading output. Safety Incident: Three people were injured after an explosion at a gas filling station in Tashkent region; emergency teams contained the fire and patients received treatment. One Health / Preparedness: UN-linked discussion raised concerns that a proposed China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway could increase pressure on fragile mountain ecosystems, tying conservation of species like the snow leopard to protecting water and habitats. Policy & Health Systems: Uzbekistan’s Academy of Sciences denied rumors of an imminent strong earthquake in the Fergana Valley, urging the public not to panic. Global Health Careers: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including Uzbekistan, with placements across headquarters and country offices. Healthcare Access in Extremes: Health Ministry safety advice accompanied the heatwave as kindergartens in parts of Uzbekistan temporarily closed to protect children.