Belarus asylum health care: A seriously ill Belarusian asylum seeker, Katsiaryna Bartko, has been detained in the US by ICE after thyroid cancer surgery, with reports she was hospitalized multiple times in custody and struggled to get her daily medication. Sports medicine policy: Belarus plans to introduce sex eligibility testing for athletes in August to meet new IOC requirements for the 2028 Olympics, with the National Olympic Committee discussing funding, methods, and legal issues. Maternal health spotlight: A new global health roundup highlights Belarus as an “Eastern Europe quiet success story,” citing very low maternal mortality (under 2 deaths per 100,000 live births) linked to consistent prenatal screening and a strong network of maternity hospitals. WHO opportunities: The WHO Global Internship Programme is open to citizens of all 194 member states, including Belarus, with placements across headquarters and country offices. Border pressure and health access: Latvia reports rising stops at the Belarus border, raising broader concerns about migrant rights and the strain on regional systems. Cybersecurity and health risk: The US Treasury sanctioned a VPN provider tied to ransomware infrastructure, warning that victims have included hospitals and municipal services—relevant for Belarus’ health sector resilience.