Cancer Care Call: A national conversation on cancer care is being urged in Trinidad and Tobago over long waits for scans, medication shortages, and the stress these delays add for patients. Regional Health Ambition: T&T is pitching itself as a hub for regenerative medicine, advanced cancer treatment, and pharmaceutical manufacturing at a Caribbean conference. Medication Access: Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe says most Chronic Disease Assistance Programme (CDAP) medicines remain accessible, while shortages of some drugs (including cancer medicines) are being addressed through improved supply and ad hoc regional purchases. Eye Health Support: Paria Fuel and the Save Eyes Everywhere (S.E.E.) Foundation will fund cataract surgeries for 15 patients, highlighting the high cost of diabetic eye disease treatment. Tobago Preparedness: Tobago is urged to strengthen mental and emotional readiness for disasters, with community resilience workshops stressing support for vulnerable families. Water & Wellness: Tobago will expand its free water tank supplement programme as drought-like conditions are forecast, while WASA fee increases for inspections and approvals are confirmed as part of modernization. Food Safety Training: UWI nutrition and dietetics interns get advanced food safety skills through CARPHA’s ServSafe Train-the-Trainer programme in Trinidad. Independence & Health Mindset: Independence Day reflections link national progress with personal health checks—especially heart risks and stress.