One Health Media Training: CAREC opened applications for Central Asian journalists to learn how to cover the “One Health” approach, linking human, animal, and environmental health, ahead of a Bishkek conference on Sept. 14–15, with an online training on Sept. 10. Saudi–Uzbek Healthcare Push: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel in Tashkent as both sides discussed expanding healthcare cooperation, digital transformation, pharma regulation, workforce training, and plans for a multispecialty hospital. Pharma Quality Oversight (Regional Impact): India’s regulator said it took enforcement action against about 90% of inspected high-risk pharmaceutical facilities under a risk-based quality drive, after global scrutiny of Indian-made medicines linked to child deaths in multiple countries including Uzbekistan. Digital Health & Payments: Tajik fintech Alif announced Apple Pay availability, highlighting safer contactless payments in pharmacies and other health-related retail settings. Health Sector Cooperation via Partnerships: A Kyrgyz–Uzbek business forum in Bishkek highlighted joint ventures in medicine, including a diagnostic and treatment center in Osh and medical goods production in Chui. Healthcare Workforce & Tech Skills: The ITU launched its AI for Good Lab to help developing economies build policy, skills, and public AI infrastructure—relevant for future health and digital health projects.