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Autism Care Push: Health Minister Michael Joseph says autism support can’t stop at childhood, after emotional parent accounts and a “wow moment” that estimates 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with ASD; the government is moving to strengthen a Cognitive Behaviour Centre with specialists and therapies. Vaping Warning: Medical leaders are urging action after World No Tobacco Day, stressing that vaping isn’t harmless—some products deliver nicotine and other toxic exposures that can damage lungs and the heart, and youth vaping is outpacing policy. Heat & Violence Link: The Meteorological Office warns that extreme heat can raise irritability and domestic abuse risk, especially where cooling and reliable power are limited. Ebola Border Measures: PM Gaston Browne defends tighter travel restrictions, including halting visa waivers for travelers from African nations, citing limited local capacity and the tourism risk of any outbreak. Kidney & Cancer Strain: The Health Minister warns of a growing kidney and cancer crisis and says the country is paying overseas for cardiac and cancer care while pushing to operationalize local services. Air Quality Alert: Residents with asthma are advised to cut prolonged outdoor activity as Saharan dust is expected to worsen air quality. Disaster Readiness: NODS released the 2026 hurricane shelter list, mapping 46 shelters across 17 districts and sharing district coordinator contacts. Public Safety: A traffic accident left a police motorcycle officer hospitalized with a fractured ankle, and authorities remind drivers to obey road rules.

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