Suicide Prevention Focus: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health is ramping up suicide prevention ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10), urging people to “break the silence” and start lifesaving conversations, with mental health leaders stressing kindness, listening, and quick professional support. Free Community Mental Health Support: Free client-centred counselling is available in many communities through Community Health Nursing Services, with referrals to the Mental Wellness Centre when clinical care is needed. Health Surveillance Upgrade: CARPHA is supporting the rollout of a new Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance System (RIEWSS), bringing public health alerts onto one dashboard to help officials spot and respond to threats faster. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: The Ministry is running a month-long prostate cancer campaign, tackling myths about screening and encouraging men—especially ages 60–79—to take action early. Labour Act Review: The Department of Labour has begun revising the Labour Act to modernise protections for a changing workplace, with consultations already underway and more planned with key stakeholders including medical groups and the public. St Jude Hospital Accountability Call: The UWP is pushing for a comprehensive independent audit of the St Jude Hospital reconstruction after years of delays and partial commissioning. Prison Health Access: A dedicated medical unit at Bordelais Correctional Facility has opened, expanding primary care, emergency response, chronic disease management, and mental health support for nearly 560 inmates.