Infectious Disease Watch: A virologist is urging caution and transparency after a scarlet fever case was reported at Hillaby/Turner’s Hall Primary, saying it’s too early to confirm a wider outbreak without surveillance and lab data. School Health & Oversight: The Barbados Union of Teachers says concerns about rashes, fever and other infections shouldn’t be dismissed even as officials say there’s no need to close the school. Digital Health Upgrade: Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s digital transformation is moving from plan to reality, with digitised records aimed at improving efficiency and patient care. NCD Prevention Push: Doctors are being urged to help shape policy to tackle non-communicable diseases, with calls for stronger action on diet-related risk. Childhood Obesity & Food Marketing: The Heart & Stroke Foundation warns ultra-processed foods and aggressive marketing are driving childhood obesity, calling for healthier school food environments. Regional Governance & Trust: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Haiti lowest in the Caribbean while Barbados and others remain stronger performers. Environment & Health Risks: Scientists warn more Saharan dust could reach Barbados, while officials step up action against illegal dumping around wetlands. Data Sharing for Health: Barbados and the wider region face gaps in climate and health-related decision-making due to limited data sharing.