Hurricane Preparedness: Saint Lucia is stepping up 2026 hurricane readiness with the Ministry of Health leading public awareness, emergency drills, infrastructure resilience work, and updated disaster plans, with PAHO urging countries to treat even a single severe storm as a major health-system risk. Ebola Readiness: The Ministry is strengthening Ebola surveillance and response, including reactivating enhanced, risk-based travel screening at ports of entry using CARPHA/ CARICOM IMPACS APIS flags, plus updating national response plans and training healthcare workers. Water & Public Health: WASCO is upgrading Castries’ sewerage network, commissioning new pumps and expanding maintenance after a disruption, aiming to reduce overflows and protect community health. Cancer Care & Access: A report says Martinique is ready to supply radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers to support regional oncology needs, with St. Lucian patients highlighting the cost burden of tests and the value of improved access. NCD Prevention: Nutritionists and legal drafters across eight Caribbean countries met in Barbados to push sodium reduction targets and trans fat elimination policies, focusing on safer food environments. Digital Health: Adroit Infosystems showcased practical EHR and connected clinic workflows at the CCFP Trinidad World Family Doctor Day symposium, stressing digitizing real processes to improve care continuity. Community Wellness: The 19th CARICOM Road Run/Walk returns to Gros Islet on July 5, with elite and open categories aimed at supporting the region’s NCD prevention goals through sport. Men’s Mental Health: Local stakeholders marked Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, urging more support and help-seeking as men are reported to account for most suicide and crime cases.