Regional Health Tech: CARICOM health ministers, with PAHO, IDB and the World Bank, moved to advance a CARICOM Digital Health Strategy aimed at strengthening primary care, workforce management, public health surveillance and health financing. Cardiac Care at Home: Dominica Hospitals Authority reports four successful permanent pacemaker implantations at Dominica China Friendship Hospital on Sept. 25—meaning patients who previously had to travel can now receive permanent procedures locally. Youth Wellness: Dominica Diabetes Association (DOMDA) hosts “Sip N Chat” today (4:30–7:00 PM at The Realm) to encourage healthier eating and lifestyle choices for ages 16–35, with parents invited to support. Community Wellness at Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl: Organisers say a dedicated wellness space will be added to the 2026 festival, featuring local practitioners and wellness products as part of Dominica’s “nature island” wellness story. Education & Health Workforce: DPSU awarded 12 scholarships for professional development with Cipriani College (Industrial Relations, HR, Project Management, Emergency Management), building skills for public administration and trade union work. Health Systems Capacity: Dominica’s first permanent pacemaker implantations follow earlier temporary procedures, marking a broader push to expand local specialist services.