NCD Crisis Call: Barbados is urging wider community action after non-communicable diseases were linked to 83% of adult deaths, with officials stressing these are largely preventable and need faster prevention and support. Superbug Watchdog Boost: The Best dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has been designated a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre, strengthening Barbados’ ability to detect and respond to drug-resistant infections and antimicrobial resistance. Medical Products Bill Push: Lawmakers are advancing the Barbados Medical Products Bill to tighten control of medicines and medical products, aiming to curb counterfeits, improve safety, and reduce reliance on imported supplies. Pharmacy Delays Spotlight: While supporting the bill, leaders also flagged “elephant in the room” concerns—patients waiting hours for prescriptions at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital pharmacy. Youth Drug-Use Warning: Government officials warned about dangerous “polydrug” trends mixing over-the-counter medicines with illicit substances, including “lean,” and said new regulation and inspections are needed. Access and Cost Debate: MPs are arguing over whether returning nationals should contribute to polyclinic drug costs, with claims the public system is under strain. Cancer Support Loss: Cancer Support Services founder Jan Lynton has died, with the organisation saying its programmes will continue after her decades of work. School Upgrades: Thirty-five schools are set for major structural upgrades this summer, including repairs to ceilings and hurricane-resistant window replacements. Heat Health Context: UK heat-health alerts are in effect as some areas may reach temperatures higher than Barbados, raising awareness of health risks from extreme heat.