Ebola & Malaria Watch: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health says the risk of Ebola from outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda remains low, while it steps up surveillance, isolation/treatment readiness, staff training, infection control, and PPE use; it’s also monitoring two imported malaria cases reported in Antigua & Barbuda. Hypertension & Food Access: A new study highlights that while many Montserratians know the DASH eating plan, cost and availability barriers—like expensive fresh produce and limited fish access—make it hard to follow, even though residents are motivated to improve. Medicines Access in the Region: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will hold a regional workshop in Saint Lucia to strengthen access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies, including better procurement, supply chains, forecasting, and pooled purchasing. Community Support Funding: Montserrat officially launched CDB’s Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) 11 Programme with EC$8.1 million for poverty reduction, livelihoods, and essential services, with the allocation rising sharply versus earlier cycles. Air Links Concern: New EU passenger-rights revisions could threaten thin regional routes that serve peripheral island communities, raising fears of lost air connections for places like Montserrat’s wider region. Local Wellness & Lifestyle: Summer travel and island life pieces spotlight Montserrat’s seasonal experiences, including the Calabash Festival, plus a focus on traditional medicinal plants and fresh food culture.