Obesity as a medical issue: Health officials say WHO data show adult obesity at 45.6% in St. Kitts and Nevis, urging people to treat it like other diagnoses—not a cultural joke—using BMI as a risk tool while noting it’s not a standalone diagnosis. Breastfeeding support: The Ministry of Health is running a Breast Pump & Breastfeeding Accessories Drive from Aug 1 to Sept 30, collecting pumps, parts, nursing pillows, storage bags, covers and books at Health Promotion Unit, health centres, JNF General Hospital and Alexandra Hospital. Cancer and diabetes screening at CPL: Republic Bank CPL is bringing free fan health checks to all eight host venues, including blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing, aiming for earlier detection of non-communicable diseases. Dialysis in Nevis: Nevis is advancing Alexandra Hospital’s first dedicated dialysis facility with a US$1.3m investment for five stations, targeting completion in Q3. Medicinal cannabis compliance push: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority has implemented a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system, even as it has yet to issue its first commercial licence; registration is also open for a Traditional Cultivator Programme starting Aug 12. Water and health infrastructure: PM Drew marked four years in office, highlighting expanded 24-hour water access and major health upgrades, including a new MRI facility nearing completion at JNF Hospital. EU pressure on CBI: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean countries, including St. Kitts and Nevis, to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 1, 2028, or risk losing Schengen visa access.