Health Tech & Surveillance: PAHO donated 20 computer units (15 laptops, 5 desktops) to Dominica’s Ministry of Health to strengthen disease monitoring, data management, and primary health care reporting. Cancer Care Milestone: Dominica completed its first-ever brain tumour surgery, with the Health Minister citing broader progress in expanding neurosurgical services. Mental Health & Youth Risk: A 14-year-old girl contacted media entrepreneur Jael Joseph via Facebook Messenger, saying she wanted to end her life; Joseph urged the teen to seek help and is still trying to reach her. Public Health Policy: PAHO reports health taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened drinks across the Americas are too low to curb consumption and prevent non-communicable diseases. Climate & Health Preparedness: As hurricane season begins, PM Skerrit urged early preparedness; weather updates also warned of hazy conditions from Saharan dust that can worsen asthma and allergies. Food & Agriculture Threat: Plant Protection warned lethal yellowing disease is still damaging coconut trees, with over 12,000 destroyed to contain spread. Community Wellness: Rotary installed drinking water fountains at Roseau Primary and Trafalgar Primary to encourage healthier choices over sugary drinks. Tourism With a Wellness Angle: Discover Dominica launched “Summer the Nature Island Way” and plans a panel on wellness tourism’s benefits for communities and local businesses.