Ministry of Health Update: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health says it has recorded a sharp decline in infant mortality, signaling progress in maternal and child healthcare. Antibiotic Stewardship: The ministry will strengthen control over the dispensing of antibacterial drugs, aiming to curb misuse and improve treatment safety. Tick-Bite Monitoring: In Shymkent, 475 people sought medical help for tick bites from January to May 2026; authorities report no Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever cases and continue spring disinfection and animal treatments. One Health Coordination: Central Asia’s One Health Program set up a regional secretariat to coordinate work on zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and food safety across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Healthcare Access Abroad: A report highlights why some Kazakhstanis with cancer still seek treatment abroad, pointing to gaps in local care and patient confidence. Sports Medicine Gap: Kyrgyzstan lacks its own anti-doping lab, so samples are sent to Kazakhstan for testing. Public Health Safety: Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran due to security concerns, while also monitoring potential health risks abroad.