Belarus Medical Education: Belarus’ medical universities saw a sharp drop in top applicants after the daytime state-funded admissions period ended, with more available spots than willing candidates—raising questions about recruitment and competition. Public Health Access: A report says more than 800,000 Belarusians are covered by health insurance, pointing to continued expansion of coverage. Digital Health & Safety: A new study warns weak internet infrastructure can disrupt hospitals and healthcare services during major outages, alongside banking and border control. Youth Health & Risk: Belarus is expanding the militarization of school education, with students sent to mandatory multi-day “health camps” that function as pre-conscription military training, including field drills and visits to active units. Healthcare Workforce & Training: Belarus also expanded railway-sector medical exam requirements, adding more mandatory medical checks for staff—another sign of tightening health controls in critical services. Infectious/Chronic Care Abroad: Volunteer doctors from Russia and Belarus completed a humanitarian medical mission in Chad, treating over 1,200 people with specialist consultations and surgeries. Food & Nutrition: Belarus plans dairy exports to Indonesia, including milk powder supplies tied to Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal program. Transport & Injury: A taxi crash into a MAZ bus in Minsk sent the taxi driver and a 34-year-old passenger to hospital for examination.