HIV Alert Ahead of VincyMas: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ health officials say new HIV infections are rising, with the highest numbers among people aged 25–29 and men over 60. The Chief Health Promotion Officer urged residents and visitors to get tested and use condoms, stressing you can’t tell if someone has HIV by appearance. Mental Health Care Boost: The Rotary Club of St. Vincent South refurbished the Occupational Therapy Unit at the Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre in Glen, adding occupational and recreational supplies to support patient recovery and dignity. Stigma-Focused Reform: Health Minister Daniel Cummings says the Ministry is rolling out a programme to change public attitudes toward mental health, noting the need to convince families that mental illness is treatable and that people should not be abandoned. Regional Health Security Upgrade: SVG became the first country in the region to implement the Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance System (RIEWSS), following a CARPHA technical mission, aiming to strengthen rapid response to public health threats. Eye Safety Support: OSV Group donated sunglasses to the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force Traffic Department, with the message that sunglasses are “like sunscreen for your eyes.” Weather & Health Watch: A tropical wave is bringing heavier showers and thunderstorms, followed by Saharan dust that could reduce air quality—an extra reason to take care if you have respiratory issues.