CARICOM Leadership (Health & Wellness Angle): Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre officially assumed the CARICOM chairmanship from July 1 to Dec. 31, pledging a people-first agenda meant to deliver practical benefits in areas like food and nutrition security, climate action, and regional cooperation. Ebola Preparedness: Health officials say Saint Lucia is strengthening its Ebola Virus Disease plan with upgrades at international borders, staff training across sectors, and designated quarantine zones. Diabetes/Obesity Safety: The Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association backed proper dispensing and administration of GLP-1 receptor agonists, warning the public to avoid “Ozempic/Mounjaro” sold by unlicensed people and to use licensed pharmacies and medical monitoring. Public Health Call: Health authorities renewed an appeal for more blood donors as donations decline nationally. Local Violence (Community Health Impact): Police launched homicide probes after shootings in Jacmel and Marchand, including a 16-year-old girl shot in Bexon; investigations are ongoing. Cancer Screening Boost: A Caribbean prostate cancer genetic study is expanding PSA testing, with St. Lucia already included in earlier cohorts. Regional Health Education: Cuba awarded full scholarships to Mongolian students for medicine and special education, highlighting continued international training links.