Medical Education: Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy will welcome first-year students on September 1 in Chisinau, with an oath and the traditional “white coat” handover. Health Policy & Access: The government is rolling out a National Program for Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities (2026–2030), aiming to expand community services, boost early support, and revise disability assessments around functional needs. Public Health Research: A new global study highlights tuberculosis burden among women of childbearing age, including the added risks during pregnancy and the special challenges of drug-resistant TB. Economy Minister & Wellness-Linked Reform: Moldova’s new Economy Minister Claudiu Năsui says reforms are “medicine” for a “sick” economy, with a focus on easing procedures for entrepreneurs—an indirect but important factor for healthcare affordability and stability. Dental Clinics Regulation: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan criticized new accreditation rules for dental offices, calling some requirements too heavy for small clinics. Students & Care Workforce: University admissions in Moldova topped 22,200 after two rounds, with medicine and related programs among the enrolled fields. Regional Health Context: Moldova’s broader integration steps include harmonizing VAT/excise rules for goods from Transnistria, with stated plans to fund services like health and social support.