Health Emergency Response: Uzbekistan dispatched a special task force to Russia’s Tatarstan after a Ukrainian drone attack killed 8 Uzbek citizens (13 dead overall) and sent dozens to hospital, with Uzbekistan’s health and migration bodies coordinating care and a planned flight to return victims. Public Health Alert: Spain’s Mallorca confirmed a community measles outbreak linked to six cases, including people without recorded MMR vaccination, with transmission during peak tourist season—an urgent reminder to check vaccination status. Medical Services Expansion: Lilavati Hospital announced plans to expand internationally, starting with a super-speciality OPD in Almaty, Kazakhstan, covering oncology, liver care, kidney transplantation, cardiac sciences, neurology/neurosurgery, and IVF. Health Workforce & Access: Clarifications from India’s Haryana Medical Council and the Indian Embassy in Tashkent say there’s no admission ban for Indian students at Uzbekistan medical universities, addressing concerns tied to an NMC advisory. Cybersecurity for Health Institutions: Kaspersky reported new Windows backdoors (OctLurk/SilkLurk) in a cyber-espionage campaign targeting government and healthcare/research organizations across Central Asia, including Uzbekistan. Inflation & Food Costs: Uzbekistan’s annual inflation held at 6.4% in July, with food and non-alcoholic beverage prices falling seasonally—relevant for household health and nutrition budgets.