Stroke recovery update: St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew confirmed he suffered a stroke caused by a vertebral artery dissection, says he’s out of hospital in Florida and progressing through occupational and physical therapy, with blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure reported under control and the cabinet continuing to function smoothly. Climate & child health warning: A UNICEF-commissioned study says more than 9 in 10 Eastern Caribbean children could be exposed to at least three climate hazards by mid-century, with no “safe zone,” plus projections of 80+ extra days above 30°C and longer drought—raising risks for schools and health facilities. Child-focused climate planning gap: Another UNICEF study finds regional climate plans lack child-specific indicators and measurable targets, making it hard to track whether climate spending benefits children. Youth voice in climate decisions: Saint Lucian youth advocate Kezia St Brice urged meaningful youth participation from the start of climate policy, not token involvement. Wildlife rehab success: “Cheeks,” a rehabilitated juvenile brown pelican, was released back into the wild near Whitehouse Bay after treatment by the St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network and Ross University. Health security labs: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought together lab directors to strengthen regional preparedness, surveillance and diagnostic coordination. Health leadership training: PAHO and UWI marked completion of a health policy and systems postgraduate programme cohort, building leadership capacity across the Caribbean. Local health-adjacent governance: The National Assembly is set to consider a Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and other measures, as part of a good governance legislative agenda.