Public Health & Prevention: Moldova hosted the 4th International Conference on Noncommunicable Diseases (June 3–5), focusing on prevention, nutrition, tobacco control, and injury risk—bringing about 150 experts and WHO-linked partners to discuss how health, education, social services, and local communities can work together. Maternal & Child Health: Infant mortality in Moldova is rising, with 11.8 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024 (up from 8.7 in 2020), reported as about three times the EU average—sparking calls for clear answers on what’s driving the increase and what measures will change outcomes. Health System Access & Social Policy: The EU and Moldova reaffirmed cooperation on education, employment, and social policies, including support for improved school curricula, help for women and young people finding jobs, and better primary healthcare services. EU Integration & Workforce Mobility: Moldova approved steps to align social security coordination and unemployment support for cross-border workers with EU rules, including maintaining unemployment benefits for up to three months while job hunting abroad. EU–Moldova Investment for Health-Adjacent Sectors: At the EU–Moldova Investment Conference, officials announced up to €641m for energy efficiency, digital infrastructure, education, and sustainable agriculture—plus major financing via EIB, EBRD, AFD, and other funds that can indirectly support healthier living conditions.