Ebola Preparedness: St. Lucia’s Ministry of Health says it’s strengthening national Ebola Virus Disease plans as WHO flags the DRC/Uganda outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Weight‑loss Drug Safety: The Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association warns people to avoid GLP‑1 products from unlicensed sellers and stresses these medicines must be prescribed by licensed professionals and bought only from licensed pharmacies. Air Quality Alert: A Saharan dust advisory is in effect, with health officials urging extra care for people with asthma, COPD, sinusitis and severe allergies, plus limiting outdoor exposure and using masks if needed. Cancer Screening Boost: A Caribbean prostate cancer genetic study is expanding, with free PSA testing reaching more men across the region, including recent work involving St. Lucia and now a Grenada cohort. Community Health Drive: Health officials are renewing calls for more voluntary blood donors as donations continue to decline. Local Health & Wellness Milestones: Saint Lucian Camille Andrew becomes the first OECS woman to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree in Morocco with highest honors, after research on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Public Health Policy: Saint Lucia also continues work on vaccine and immunization policy strengthening, including participation in a GAVI workshop in Copenhagen. Violence & Care Needs: A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after a shooting in Bexon, and police are investigating other recent gun violence incidents—reminding residents of the urgent need for safe, responsive emergency care.