Blood Donation: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ministry of Health launched “Blood Text,” a new donor engagement platform that automates personalised follow-up messages, paired with a new national blood bank website for donors under and over 35—aimed at reversing the decline in young-adult donations. Mental Health & Justice: The Serious Offences Court summoned senior Ministry of Health officials over delays in producing a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation for patient Kesroy Williams, with the case highlighting the long-standing shortage of a licensed psychiatrist. School Violence & Child Health: A 9-year-old boy battered at Kingstown Preparatory School has undergone two brain surgeries in eight months, including treatment for meningitis, with ongoing uncertainty about his return to exams and classroom. Dementia Care: SVGADDA announced a caregivers training workshop on July 22 to improve dementia knowledge and practical support for families and care staff. Regional Health Policy: CARICOM and PAHO discussed scaling up elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on prevention, treatment, and stronger lab and surveillance systems. OECS Health Cooperation: As OECS leaders meet in Antigua for the 78th Authority meeting, health collaboration remains on the agenda alongside climate resilience, security, and regional integration.