Sports Medicine & Training: Kazakhstan’s new national sports university is set to train esports and sports medicine specialists, adding programs from sports medicine and rehabilitation to AI analytics in sports and a dedicated rescue/first-aid center. Public Health Policy: Kazakhstan’s healthcare system is pushing for stronger public-health protection in new Eurasian Economic Union technical rules for nicotine-containing and nicotine-free products, with officials stressing compliance with the national Code on the Health of the People and the Healthcare System. Medical Innovation Showcase: China’s homegrown C909 medical aircraft made its Central Asian debut at the Kazakhstan-China Commodity Exhibition in Almaty, highlighting flexible medical evacuation capabilities. Healthcare Workforce & Infrastructure: A modern cardiology center has opened in Konayev, expanding local access to diagnostics and treatment. Health Security & Migration Language: WHO chief Tedros criticized dehumanizing rhetoric about migrants, urging compassion over suspicion after remarks by an Astana-linked Catholic bishop. Food & Health Costs: Kazakhstan’s June inflation report notes medical masks and paracetamol among items that became cheaper, alongside seasonal drops in several foods. Regional Health Governance: Kazakhstan is set to take over CIS children’s rights commission chairmanship, with a focus on protecting children’s mental health and preventing violence.