Preventive care access: Bayview Urgent Care teamed up with Rubis to offer discounts on basic screening packages, aiming to help more Barbadians catch diabetes and hypertension risk early. Public health education: A CG Atlantic nutritionist says dehydration isn’t just about water—electrolytes and “fleshy” fruits/veg can help, and coffee myths were also addressed. Food system resilience: Poultry farmers warn chicken and egg shortages could return in 6–12 months unless long-term sector issues are fixed, including rising medication costs and dependence on imported inputs. Health workforce planning: Barbados is set to receive specialist Ethiopian doctors and nurses under a government-to-government mobility framework to ease public healthcare staffing shortages. Community wellbeing: The Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness says complaints about people in public spaces are rising, and some refuse shelter options—prompting a national consultation with key services. Safety & screening: Barbados advanced new immigration rules for advance passenger data to strengthen border security while protecting personal data. Disaster response: Barbados Defence Force medical teams continue earthquake relief in Venezuela, with field hospital care and prescriptions reported. Funeral sector reform: The Barbados Association of Funeral Directors calls for modernising funeral laws after court action involving Two Sons Funeral Home. Youth & skills for health futures: A teen’s app turns screen time into learning, using social media-style access paired with short questions.