Hospital Care Upgrade: Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) carried out Jamaica’s first scar-free minimally invasive vaginal surgery (vNOTES) during a June 9–11 mission, completing about 21 advanced procedures with specialist support from the Jamaica Awareness Association of California. Health System Accountability: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says an accountability framework will be signed this Friday by all four regional health authorities, targeting procurement and administrative shortcomings. Maternal & Child Health: CARICOM and PAHO pushed efforts to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on prevention, testing of pregnant women and infant follow-up. Public Health Governance: Jamaica’s Public Accounts Committee again moved to enforce attendance after UHWI CEO Fitzgerald Mitchell’s no-shows, with contempt penalties under scrutiny. Nutrition in Schools: Cascade Primary and Infant School in Portland became the first in Jamaica to fully implement the National School Nutrition Policy, limiting sugary/ultra-processed foods and strengthening nutrition education. Medication Safety: Barbados’ Medical Products Bill highlights the risk of “lean” made from over-the-counter and leftover prescription drugs mixed into sweets, calling for tighter regulation and inspections. Disaster Preparedness: St Mary residents were urged to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season by securing supplies, keeping documents and medications accessible, and improving flood-risk building practices.