Prostate Cancer Screening: UHN’s PSA Detect and Protect is bringing free prostate testing to high-risk Black men in GTA communities, with 650+ men screened since 2023 and nine cases treated—aiming to cut delays that turn early detection into “too late.” Hospital Safety: Staff quickly extinguished a small fire in the nurses’ rest room at GPHC’s Maternity Unit on Aug 29; patients were evacuated briefly and no injuries were reported. New Hospital Plans: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says several facilities are under construction, including a 120-bed West Demerara Hospital with theatres and imaging, plus new hospitals planned for Kato and Moruca. GBV Support Access: The Hope and Justice Centre in Lusignan reports 130+ GBV survivors accessing services in the first half of 2026, offering medical, legal, counselling and police support under one roof. Mental Health After Disaster: Psychologists and psychiatrists continue support for families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, with grief-focused training delivered to local health workers. Road Safety Tragedy: Two Indonesian nationals died and four others were injured in a Timehri crash involving a sand truck and two minibuses; the unlicensed driver is in custody. Violence Injuries: A teen was hospitalised after a Berbice brawl at Sheet Anchor, and a Venezuelan woman was admitted after a knife-related altercation at Meten-Meer-Zorg; both cases are under investigation. Public Health Warning: A vaping survivor is urging people to quit after severe respiratory problems, echoing concerns about nicotine, toxic emissions and long-term lung harm.