Kidney health research: A UWI nephrology lecturer, Dr. Lori-Ann Fisher, contributed to a major Lancet series warning chronic kidney disease is one of the world’s fastest-growing health threats, affecting an estimated 844 million people and needing stronger prevention, early detection, and treatment. Hurricane readiness: The Dominica Red Cross urged households to start planning now as the Atlantic hurricane season begins (June 1–Nov 30), recommending family emergency plans and emergency kits, while also noting community response teams and relief supplies are being reinforced. Stroke support in care homes: The RayAsta Foundation donated stroke recovery and support equipment to four Dominica facilities, aiming to improve independence and daily living for stroke survivors and elderly residents. Essential medicines access: PAHO and OECS-PPS opened a joint workshop focused on improving access to safe, effective, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states. Local health safety incident: Police are investigating a suspected homicide in Roseau; a man was taken to the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital, later pronounced dead, and one person is in custody. Tourism leadership (health-adjacent): Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to boost sustainable visitor growth.