Tourism Health Security: CARPHA and the OECS renewed their partnership to strengthen travellers’ health across the region through CARPHA’s Tourism and Health Program, running to December 2030. Hospital Upgrades: St. Kitts and Nevis is pushing accreditation and capacity gains at Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, with an MRI centre now about 95% complete and Cardin Home beginning major rehabilitation ahead of its 100th anniversary. Renal Care Access: Nevis is set to open its first dedicated dialysis centre at Alexandra Hospital, funded through the Destiny Developers Fund (US$1.3m) and designed for up to 20 patients. Public Health Focus: A PAHO-led Lancet study flags a rising neurological disorder burden across the Americas, placing St. Kitts and Nevis among the hardest hit, with more people living longer with disability. Cleanliness & Infection Control: CleanRite donated sanitation and hygiene equipment to JNF General Hospital to support infection control and safer facilities. Workplace Wellness Concern: Park Hyatt St. Kitts servers allege exhaustion and financial pressure tied to how voluntary gratuities are handled, prompting calls for a Labour Ministry investigation. Community Health Through Prevention: St. Kitts and Nevis reported a 10% drop in major crime in the first half of 2026, with officials framing crime and violence as a public health issue.