Cancer Support & Community Care: ABCSC, CCM and ABYETS joined GoodHumans268 for “Ride for a Cause” near the Cancer Center, spotlighting local cancer survivors and the need for ongoing holistic support beyond treatment. Public Health Preparedness: Health officials in Trinidad and Tobago activated precautionary Ebola measures, advising people to avoid travel to affected countries and face enhanced screening on arrival. Visa Pressure on Caribbean Tourism: The newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief and his wife were denied US visa renewal, raising concerns about tighter US scrutiny tied to citizenship-by-investment and vetting. Life Expectancy Snapshot: A UNDP report says Caribbean life expectancy ranges roughly 66–76 years, with healthy life expectancy under 70 across countries, and notes governance and health access gaps. Hospital Access Upgrade: Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre now lets patients request some outpatient clinic and radiology appointments online, 24/7. Pediatric Demand: SLBMC reported 1,074 pediatric emergency visits so far in 2026. Heat & Dehydration Warnings: A medical association vice president says more patients are presenting with dehydration and heat-exposure symptoms as El Niño-driven heat intensifies. Eye Health Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda’s eye health advocacy was highlighted at an IAPB conference in Kenya, pushing vision care as a national priority. Safety Alerts: Police are investigating a shooting into a vehicle injuring an occupant, and a shark attack that hospitalized a spearfisherman. Tourism Health Incident: Police also reported a US visitor death after becoming unresponsive during a scuba dive near North Sound; an autopsy is expected. Centenarians Week: Leaders marked Centenarians Week, urging respect and support for the nation’s oldest citizens.