Primary Healthcare Focus: Dominica’s government says it’s strengthening primary healthcare by commissioning and renaming the Savanne Paile Health Centre as the Nurses’ Parillon and Peter Health Centre, with upgrades aimed at maternal and child health, immunisation, chronic disease care, and better working conditions for staff. Elderly Support: The Dominica Council on Ageing is rolling out Month of the Elderly 2026 under “Empowering Elder Voices for an Inclusive Future,” with events like Grandparents Week, a Senior Lunch Initiative, and a Health Fair. Dementia Care Milestone: The Dominica Dementia Foundation marks 10 years of advocacy and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Community Health & Safety: Farmers and residents in Grand Bay are being invited to a Lethal Yellowing Disease awareness meeting, after the disease was confirmed in Dominica earlier this year. Regional Health Security: St Vincent and the Grenadines becomes the first OECS member to adopt a regional digital early warning surveillance and response system, aimed at faster detection and response to public health threats. Local Housing With Health Links: The government hands over 11 new homes in Canefield East as part of a wider 215-home delivery plan, improving living conditions for families.