School Health Watch: Parents and the Barbados Union of Teachers are pushing for continued scrutiny at Hillaby/Turner’s Hall Primary after reports of scarlet fever-like illness, dengue exposure, and Group A Streptococcus concerns—despite officials saying there’s no unusual outbreak. Infectious Disease Caution: Virologist Dr Camille Lange says it’s too early to confirm a wider outbreak without surveillance and lab/clinical data, urging transparency as families question how information is being handled. Digital Care Upgrade: Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s shift to a fully digital operation is gaining momentum, with digitised records aimed at improving efficiency and patient care. NCD Prevention Push: PAHO/WHO convened nutritionists, NCD focal points and legal drafters in Barbados to map sodium reduction targets and policies to eliminate industrial trans fats. Food Policy & Childhood Obesity: The Heart & Stroke Foundation warns that ultra-processed food marketing to children is driving rising childhood obesity, calling for healthier school food environments. Local Doctors’ Role: Barbados medical practitioners are urging doctors to help shape public policy to tackle non-communicable diseases beyond the clinic. Wellness Travel Trend: Caribbean wellness travel is shifting toward nature, movement, food and deeper rest—highlighting islands positioning for this demand.