Vector Control & Dengue: UWI scientists at the Centre for Biosecurity Studies are preparing field trials of a lethal ovitrap in Barbados, aiming to cut dengue infections and hospitalisations while reducing heavy reliance on chemicals. Public Health Watch: The Ministry of Health and Wellness is monitoring rising respiratory illness activity islandwide, including influenza, RSV and COVID-19, and is urging hand hygiene, cough etiquette and staying alert for symptoms. Vaccines & Misinformation: Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners warns that requests to exempt children from routine immunisations are rising, driven by overseas anti-vaccine messaging, and stresses the National Immunisation Programme’s ongoing importance. Local Health Systems: A Tobago delegation visited Barbados to study digital health systems and how patient information flows across hospitals and polyclinics, including review of Barbados’ MedData platform. Accessibility in Care & Education: Barbados Council for the Disabled received a new accessible school bus to improve transport for children with disabilities, with wheelchair users also calling for better infrastructure and lower taxi costs. Health Workforce Planning: PAHO/WHO praised St. Kitts and Nevis’ move toward a Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+) to strengthen planning and pandemic readiness.