Medicines access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a 28–29 May workshop in Saint Lucia to launch a regional technical working group focused on improving access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states, with work on procurement, supply chains, quality assurance, and pooled purchasing. Public health & disaster readiness: Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross reps completed regional WASH training in Guadeloupe (May 18–22), strengthening emergency water, sanitation, hygiene, and coordination skills for humanitarian crises. Environment & health risks: Expertise France and the Guadeloupe Region signed an MoU to better coordinate the fight against the sargassum crisis, aiming to protect coastlines, marine ecosystems, public health, tourism, and local livelihoods. Regional health system pressure (transport): Caribbean Airlines plans to cut routes and reduce frequencies to Martinique and Guadeloupe, citing losses—an issue that can affect travel for care and medical supply movement. Community wellness tourism: Travel and Tour World released a 2026 list of top wellness destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, highlighting demand for nature-based, wellbeing-focused trips.