Heat Preparedness: With El Niño-linked hot spells expected to reach up to 80 days, Guyana’s Ministry of Health urged people—especially parents—to use lightweight clothing, hats, sunscreen, frequent small water sips, and hydrating fruits, and to watch for heat-stress signs like nausea, headaches, confusion, and trouble concentrating. Aviation & Medevac: The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority has issued a rotorcraft Air Operator’s Certificate to Guyana Rotorcraft Services Inc., clearing the way for helicopter search-and-rescue and medical evacuation services across the regions. Digital Health Skills: The first cohort of 15 graduates from the Digital Health Training Institute received certificates after completing modules to support Guyana’s electronic health record and other digital health systems. Hospital Contracts & Public Investment: Government moved to recover about €30M in performance bonds after terminating VAMED Engineering contracts for the New Amsterdam Hospital Campus and the Guyana Paediatric and Maternal Hospital at Ogle, with disputes headed to international arbitration. Regional Hospital Performance: President Ali said six newly commissioned regional hospitals are delivering faster emergency care (about 10 minutes average) alongside large volumes of outpatient visits, surgeries, lab tests, imaging, and specialist services. Radiation Safety Training: A regional radiation protection course under UWI STAR is training professionals to strengthen radiation safety and emergency preparedness across the Caribbean. Mental Health for MV Barima Families: The EMBRACE online counselling platform is being rolled out for survivors, relatives, and first responders of the MV Barima disaster, offering confidential telehealth sessions. Mining & Health Concerns: The Amerindian Peoples Association warned that uranium mining and extractive concessions could bring radioactive and long-term health risks to riverine communities, calling for stronger safeguards and community protections.