Ebola Preparedness Push: Opposition whip Marvin Gonzales is demanding Government spell out its Ebola protection plan as Antigua and Barbuda tighten border measures, including halting visa waivers for travellers from African nations and adding stricter travel-history disclosure. Cardiac Transfers: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped two patients (Arthur James and Kenneth Edwards) get urgent overseas cardiac care in Martinique after emergencies not treatable locally. Youth Food Safety: Healthy Caribbean Coalition youth and civil society are calling for a ban on ultra-processed food marketing in and around schools, with “Hope for the Future 3.0” actions running across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider region. Autism Support Expansion: Health Minister Michael Joseph says autism numbers are rising and has moved to strengthen long-term care, including a new Cognitive Behaviour Centre and specialist support for families. Vaping Warning: Medical professionals are urging caution as they say vaping is not safer than cigarettes, highlighting nicotine addiction and toxic exposure risks for young people. Air Quality Alert: Residents—especially those with asthma—are advised to limit outdoor activity as Saharan dust is expected to worsen air quality. Healthcare System Strain: The Health Minister warns of growing kidney, cancer and cardiac pressures and overcrowded emergency rooms, citing costly overseas treatment while local centres are being pushed forward. Food Safety Capacity: Antigua and Barbuda’s Analytical Services Director attended a regional food safety meeting in Barbados to strengthen lab testing and public health support. Road Safety Note: Police report a motorcycle officer remains hospitalized with a fractured ankle after a crash on Sir Sydney Walling Highway.