Maternal health in Belarus: A new look at global childbirth safety puts Belarus among the safest places to give birth, with maternal mortality reported at fewer than 2 deaths per 100,000 live births—linked to consistent prenatal screening and a strong network of regional maternity hospitals. Athlete eligibility rules: Belarus says it will start sex eligibility testing for athletes in August to align with IOC requirements for the 2028 Olympics, with the National Olympic Committee’s medical and anti-doping commission discussing funding, methods, and legal steps. Cancer care in detention (U.S.-linked case): A Belarusian thyroid cancer survivor in ICE custody in Kansas was hospitalized three times in four days, including for critically low calcium, raising concerns about whether she’s receiving full testing and prescribed medication. WHO internships open worldwide: The WHO Global Internship Programme is open to citizens of all 194 member states, with placements across Switzerland and country offices, and opportunities posted continuously. Belarus–Uzbek labor expansion: Belarus plans to recruit 5,000 more workers from Uzbekistan starting in groups of 500 from September 2026, with officials stressing equal treatment and access to schooling and childcare. Cybersecurity and health risk: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a VPN provider and a Belarus-linked malware “cryptor” seller, citing ransomware attacks that hit hospitals and other critical services.