Stroke Care Support: RayAsta Foundation donated stroke-support equipment to four Dominica care facilities—Divine Victory Elderly Care Home, the Dominica Infirmary, Molimis Care Home, and PHARCS—aimed at boosting independence and daily living support for stroke survivors and elderly residents. Regional Health Systems: The Ministry of Health received UN World Food Programme technology equipment (computers, tablets, and a laptop) to strengthen Dominica’s social protection and data management through SWIMS, with additional devices for village councils. Medicines Access (OECS): PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS are set to convene a joint planning workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies across OECS, including better procurement and supply systems. Senior-Friendly Design: DCOA president Nigel Lawrence urged Dominica to consult seniors in building plans, warning against designs that leave elderly residents facing steep stairs and poor accessibility. Public Health & Safety Cleanup: A community policing operation in Coco Bottom and Goodwill removed derelict vehicles, citing reduced mosquito/rodent breeding, fewer hazards, and improved environmental health. Climate Pressure: A report says drought and extreme heat are intensifying across the Caribbean in 2026, straining water supplies and ecosystems.