Electronic health updates: Belarus plans to roll out electronic sick leave and “patient queue management” pilots in 2027, continuing the shift toward an electronic medical record system. Workplace safety in healthcare-adjacent industries: Belarusian investigators opened a criminal case after a fatal accident at Belaruskali’s Mine No. 3: a salt-concrete barrier collapsed at 620 metres on June 11, killing a mine support worker and injuring two others who were hospitalized. Medical innovation in Belarus: Great Stone Industrial Park registered two new residents in medicine and biotech, including a company making infusion solutions and another building a platform for molecular genetic and genomic research. Health policy and access: AstraZeneca proposed a cost-sharing model to improve drug access in Uzbekistan, aiming to split procurement costs between the state and the manufacturer. Public health and safety alerts: Polish border checks on the Minsk–Warsaw route found smuggling attempts involving diabetes/obesity medications (including growth hormone) and cigarettes, with criminal proceedings started. Injury risk at home: In Luninets, a 9-year-old quad bike rider hit a 7-year-old cyclist; the child received medical help and was allowed home, while the mother was fined for giving keys to an unauthorized driver. Health workforce spotlight: Belarusian education authorities say passing scores for university admission will rise this year, with extra state-funded places focused on medical and other in-demand fields. Digital safety: Belarus’ Investigative Committee warned it will increase monitoring of Threads and TikTok content, including false reports that could trigger panic about threats to people’s lives and health.