Dialysis Access Boost: St. Jude Hospital’s new Augier dialysis unit has been commissioned and officially opened, nearly doubling treatment capacity with 14 stations and a smoother transition to keep life-saving care uninterrupted. Hospital Transition Update: Health officials also conceded the full commissioning of the rebuilt St. Jude facility is still finishing through a managed, safety-focused process, with more weeks needed before a complete return. Prevention Push for NCDs: The health minister is urging prevention over treatment as Saint Lucia tackles rising non-communicable diseases, with attention on strengthening primary care. Road Safety Call: Cabinet ministers renewed calls for personal responsibility after a rise in road deaths, including a fatal crash in Anse La Raye that left one man dead and a woman in stable condition. Cybersecurity for Health & Services: A local forum brought together nearly 100 stakeholders to strengthen digital resilience against cyber and hybrid threats. Wellness & Community: Film Focus Nevis partnered with Helen’s Daughters for a wellness-themed screening and panel, linking holistic healing with plant-based agriculture and rural women’s empowerment. Emancipation & Reparations: Saint Lucia’s envoy for reparations says Emancipation Day should also confront slavery’s legacy, including how compensation benefited slave owners, not the formerly enslaved.