Dialysis & transplant push: Barbados moved closer to modernising kidney care as the Human Tissue Transplant Bill 2026 heads through the Senate, with Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams calling it a “watershed moment” and health leaders stressing it could ease pressure on dialysis by enabling deceased donation. Dialysis capacity expansion: Health Minister Lisa Cummins said the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has about 340 dialysis patients and that capacity is lagging demand, prompting plans to expand access so people can get the recommended number of treatments. Prevention gets a boost: BARP, Urgent Care Barbados and Beacon Insurance launched free annual check-ups for insured members aged 40+, aiming to catch chronic disease early with targeted screenings. Cultural barriers to donation: Senator Dr Kenneth Connell warned the transplant law will only work if Barbados tackles religious and cultural resistance through sustained public education. Workplace health access: Urgent Care and insurance executives urged earlier screening, saying fear of bad news is keeping many—especially men—from routine check-ups. Regional health cooperation: CARICOM marked its 53rd anniversary with renewed focus on public health, disaster response and climate adaptation through collective action. Healthcare system pressure: New health leadership appointments in St Kitts and Nevis were announced amid public concern over ongoing healthcare failures since 2023. Migrant worker welfare: Government site visits followed complaints about unsafe, unlicensed accommodation for migrant construction workers, with health and safety improvements demanded.