Prison Safety & Abuse Allegations: A Georgian prisoner, Giorgi Davitadze, claims staff at Prison No. 6 in Rustavi sexually abused him in a de-escalation cell; the Special Penitentiary Service denies the allegations, saying its footage shows no violence, while Lelo–Strong Georgia’s Irakli Kupradze calls for an independent investigation and suspensions pending review. Medical Access in Batumi: Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze says a doctor at Batumi Republican Hospital refused care to an 85-year-old woman after surgery, calling it unacceptable and insisting the hospital had capacity; the case is framed as a “major misunderstanding” tied to emergency admission. Travel Health Rules: Georgia’s 2026 entry requirement now includes mandatory health and accident travel insurance (minimum 30,000 GEL) for foreign visitors, with proof accepted in English or Georgian; Baku–Tbilisi train service updates also come with reminders to buy insurance. Rural Health Policy: Georgia state Rep. Mack Jackson received the Georgia Rural Health Association’s 2026 Legislative Champion Award, highlighting support for rural hospitals, clinics, and providers. Medical Waste Modernization: The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture opened a scrap medical waste treatment facility using microwave-based ECOSTERYL technology to treat hazardous medical and infectious waste without incineration. Pharma Business: Santhera reports 101% revenue growth for the first half of 2026, driven by AGAMREE expansion and higher royalties/milestones. Tourism Safety in Abkhazia: Abkhazia’s Edgar Abukhba is detained over the alleged murder of Russian tourist Amina Bikbova, renewing concerns about tourist safety after prior reported attacks.