Belarus Health Policy: Belarus’ Health Ministry set a unified organizer fee rate for 2026 public procurement of medical devices and medicines, with rates of 0.79% for devices (+0.03) and 0.82% for medicines and medical nutrition (+0.01), affecting procurement organizers including major Belarusian suppliers. Belarus Medical Care in Focus: Imprisoned journalist Kiryl Pazniak was moved from Minsk emergency hospital intensive care to a pretrial detention medical unit, where he continues treatment for a lung condition after earlier pneumonia and COVID-19. Cross-border Health Security: Poland and the UK signed a defense treaty in London that includes cooperation on cyber and “health security,” alongside joint exercises and information-sharing—relevant for regional emergency readiness. Regional Health Workforce Pressure: Kazakhstan faces a growing shortage of doctors and mid-level medical staff, with doctor-per-capita figures falling and sharp regional gaps threatening access to timely care. Humanitarian Support at the Belarus Border: Caritas Ukraine continues work at the Mokrany–Domanove crossing, the only open humanitarian corridor for Ukrainian citizens, helping people who arrive exhausted and in urgent need of support. Health Under Conflict: A strike on a college dormitory in Starobelsk (Luhansk region) reportedly killed 18 and injured 60, with victims including minors.