Mental Health Oversight: Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan says a previously hospitalized conscript has mental health issues under close monitoring, while noting she can’t disclose personal details and that his fitness for service is being assessed. Food Safety Alerts: A new food poisoning case was reported at a wedding catering facility in Lori; 15 people were taken to Noyemberyan Hospital and six to Alaverdi Hospital, with samples sent for lab testing. Healthcare Governance: Civil Contract nominated Lusine Badalyan to head the National Assembly’s standing committee on healthcare, alongside a finalized list of committee chairs. Alternative Respiratory Care: A report highlights an asthma clinic carved 250 meters into an Armenian salt mine, where speleotherapy is used as an alternative treatment—now facing funding uncertainty. Public Health Policy for Workers: From Aug 1, Armenia plans mandatory health certificates and periodic medical exams for food delivery workers, with stricter sanitary oversight. Regional Health Context: UN experts warn of intensified arrests, torture and rights violations against Iran’s Baha’is and Christians, including concerns about detainees’ health and safety. Health-linked Crisis Response: India says 2,557 nationals were evacuated from Iran via Armenia/Azerbaijan amid West Asia hostilities, including medical students and workers.