Nursing Shortage & Training Push: Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe says Trinidad and Tobago is facing a shortage of nurses, with many migrating for better pay, but the Ministry is ramping up local training—200 nursing assistants start in September and another 200 in January. Family-Assisted Hospital Care: The Health Ministry is developing a controlled, selected programme that lets approved family members help nurses and nursing assistants care for relatives in hospital, aiming to improve patient support without replacing professional duties. Childhood Obesity Alarm: Dr Bodoe warns that about 25% of children are overweight or obese, linking inactivity to early non-communicable diseases like diabetes and heart conditions. Water Safety Demand: Growing worries about discoloured, odour and sediment-heavy water are driving a surge in home filtration sales, especially whole-house systems. Bird Flu Preparedness: Agriculture and Fisheries completed Trinidad’s component of a national bird flu simulation with FAO support, including field drills, lab simulations and emergency communications. Community Health Win: The Church of the 7th Day Adventists delivered 3,000 free cataract and pterygium surgeries over 12 days, restoring sight for thousands. Public Safety: TTPS marked the death of PC Romel Douglas after an attempted robbery in Caroni; police say his licensed firearm was taken and a manhunt is ongoing.