Medical Education & Workforce: Belarus’ medical university system is set for tougher competition as passing scores for university admissions are expected to rise, while more state-funded places are added, with extra focus on medical, engineering and agro-industrial specialties. Healthcare & Industry: The Great Stone Industrial Park has registered two new resident companies in medicine and biotech, including infusion-solution manufacturing and a platform for molecular genetic and genomic research. Public Health & Safety: Belarusian authorities say they’ve solved the doctor shortage, but reporting suggests the reality is different. Food & Pharma Supply Risks: Russian veterinary regulators flagged problems with a Belarusian pig vaccine (PleuroVac-S), saying a batch may not provide reliable protection and could leave animals vulnerable to outbreaks. Workplace Health & Accidents: A fatal mining incident at Belaruskali’s Mine No. 3 is now the subject of a criminal case over alleged safety violations; a separate construction-site case also targets a supervisor after a worker died from a fall. Border Health & Medication Controls: Bus drivers on the Minsk–Warsaw route were detained at the Belarus-Poland border for trying to smuggle growth hormone and diabetes/obesity medications, alongside cigarettes. Digital Safety: Belarus’ Investigative Committee warns of increased monitoring on Threads and TikTok, especially for content that could spread false danger or misinformation. Health-Related Human Stories: Human rights groups report the arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Belarusian defender Uladzimir Tselyapun, including charges that could carry long prison terms.