Kazakhstan Health Infrastructure: Kazakhstan plans to build health facilities worth 108 bln tenge, signaling a major push to expand care capacity. Public Health & Prevention: Kazakhstan reports over 265,000 girls vaccinated against HPV, adding momentum to cancer-prevention efforts. Digital Health Services: Astana’s Hospital Authority upgraded its HA Go app to make medical fee waivers easier to apply for and to request reports. Medical Workforce & Safety: A Kazakhstan-related case highlights the risks around medical licensing—Rajasthan’s high court denied bail to foreign MBBS graduates accused of using fake FMGE clearance certificates to secure internships. Health Research & Training: Kazakhstan’s Al-Farabi University joins Central Asia’s first flying hospital project, while Astana Hub unveiled new infrastructure to support AI innovation in healthcare. Wellness & Nutrition Culture: Astana’s BaiQymyz-2026 festival drew 40,000 visitors and featured 200,000 liters of kumis, with cooking masterclasses and traditional food experiences. Health in the Spotlight (Global): NASA astronaut Anil Menon, an emergency medicine physician, is set to begin an eight-month ISS mission from Baikonur in Kazakhstan, including medical research relevant to human health in space. Environmental Health Risk: Kazakhstan launched a $5m-backed electronic waste collection and recycling project, aiming to reduce hazardous exposure from improper disposal.