Cancer care push: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says mammography services are expanding beyond Georgetown, with plans to bring breast screening to every region, alongside HPV vaccination gains (15% to 69% for ages 9–15) and a push for early detection for cervical and prostate cancers. Drug supply crackdown: President Ali warns regional health officers and hospital administrators that bypassing the new centralized medical supply system will mean immediate termination, tightening procurement across the public health network. Cancer support & survivors: Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc. honours 18 survivors at “Stories of Strength,” highlighting gaps in awareness and holistic oncology care while urging earlier screening and better access. Regional public health training: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 countries on safe transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens, strengthening lab and pandemic preparedness. Food access controls: A “Food Passport” digital rationing system is already being built, raising concerns about rationing and tighter eligibility controls during shortages. Child health tragedy: Police report a 1-year-old drowned after wandering from his bed at Cracrana Village, South Pakaraimas; he was pronounced dead at Karasabai Public Hospital. Domestic violence case: WIN MP Deon La Cruz arrested over alleged assault of his wife and a 4-year-old child in Moruca; the child and woman were reportedly injured and the woman sought medical attention. Accountability in utilities: PUC says GPL won’t face penalties for missing 2024 targets due to infrastructure damage, software updates and electricity theft, while still expecting improved compliance. Poultry import rules: Agriculture Minister says no exemptions or import licences for poultry products have been granted since the 2023 bird flu ban.