Children’s Digital Safety & Mental Health: Moldova hosted an international conference in Chisinau on online safety and how the digital environment affects children’s mental health, with President Maia Sandu and Romania’s First Lady Mirabela Grădinaru calling for practical support for parents, schools, and fast help for kids in trouble. Health System Funding: Moldova approved an increase of 167.4 million lei to the Mandatory Health Insurance Funds for 2026, expanding hospital care, rehabilitation, dialysis, radiotherapy, and palliative services. Transnistria Support (Health Included): Deputy PM for reintegration Valeriu Chiveri says Moldova allocated over 218 million lei in the first half of 2026 for Transnistrian residents, including medical insurance, medicine/device reimbursement, social benefits, and education. Scholarships Boost: Student scholarships in Moldova rise by at least 40% from the 2026–2027 academic year, with the biggest increases for health and education fields. Rehab for People with Disabilities: A $2.5 million China-funded project will improve access to rehabilitation services and assistive technologies in Moldova over the next two years, with UNDP support. Drug Prevention & Youth Protection: Moldova signed an agreement with the EU Drug Agency to speed up alerts on new psychoactive substances and strengthen monitoring, prevention, treatment, and reintegration—especially for children and youth. Local Health Milestone: Chisinau’s Holy Trinity Municipal Clinical Hospital marked 50 years of activity, highlighting major city-funded upgrades and new medical equipment. Security & Health Context: Russia detained a 21-year-old Moldovan suspect over an alleged attempt to kill a Russian soldier, with authorities claiming he was recruited in Ukraine in spring 2026.