Cancer Care Access: Moldova is expanding access to chemotherapy in rural areas, with treatment brought closer to patients via district hospitals in multiple regions, aiming to cut the time, travel costs, and strain on families. Maternal & Child Health: UNFPA invested 12 million lei to modernize maternal and child health care, including perinatal centers, ambulances for newborn transport, and upgraded gynecological clinics. Health System Digital Payments: Moldova’s compulsory health insurance is increasingly paid through MPay, while CNAM reviewed plans to tighten oversight and improve information systems for medical service reporting. Energy & Water Security: The National Crisis Management Commission approved new measures to manage energy risks tied to low Dniester water levels, including limiting electricity exports during peak hours and speeding up grid connections for storage and renewables. Chisinau Water Preparedness: Chisinau identified 213 water storage and distribution locations, including sites for medical facilities and kindergartens, as the city prepares for water supply challenges. Heat Safety: Moldova’s Ministry of Health issued heat recommendations for the Yellow Heat Code period, urging hydration, avoiding peak sun, and extra care for children, the elderly, pregnant people, and those with chronic conditions. Local Environment Dispute: Local officials in Anenii Noi and nearby communities asked the Environment Ministry to review the planned Sherpeni landfill site, citing concerns about groundwater and consultation. EU Path Support: Bavaria’s PM Markus Söder reaffirmed support for Moldova’s European path, praising progress in justice and rule of law. EU Integration Benchmarks: Moldova reported further progress on justice and fundamental rights reforms to the European Commission under Chapter 23. Public Health Risk Reduction: Parliament adopted tougher rules against drug promotion and trafficking online, including higher penalties when minors are involved.