Online Safety & Youth Mental Health: In Chisinau, President Maia Sandu and Romania’s First Lady Mirabela Gradinaru joined an international conference on protecting children online and how digital life shapes attention, emotions, relationships, and mental well-being. Health System Funding: Moldova’s Cabinet approved an extra 167.4 million lei for the Mandatory Health Insurance Funds in 2026, expanding hospital care, rehabilitation (including dialysis and radiotherapy), and palliative services. Medical Education: USMF’s Doctoral School in Medical Sciences opened a doctoral admission competition (86 places) with applications accepted until September 4. Drug Prevention Cooperation: Moldova signed an agreement with the EU Drug Agency to speed up alerts on new psychoactive substances, strengthen drug monitoring, and improve prevention, treatment, and youth-focused protection. Local Health Upgrade: In Rezina, 1.5 million lei was allocated to buy a digital X-ray machine for the local health centre, improving diagnostics for residents and nearby communities. Policy Watch: Moldova also began applying VAT and excise duties to certain goods imported from Transnistrian businesses starting September 1.