Local Health Infrastructure: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services has opened a public consultation to help name the island’s new national hospital, running from Aug 21 to Sept 3, 2026, with residents and people in the diaspora invited to submit a proposed name and explain its meaning; a naming committee will review options, recommend a final choice, and announce it publicly, with guidance to draw on Montserrat’s history, geography, language, and resilience after the 1995 Soufrière Hills crisis. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed duties as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, overseeing technical cooperation across Barbados, OECS states, and UK Overseas Territories including Montserrat, with a focus on stronger, more equitable, people-centered health systems. Workforce & Access to Care: Canada’s nursing students face a major cost jump as the NCLEX exam fee rises from $360 to $570, adding pressure on new graduates already stretched by tuition, licensing fees, and unpaid clinical practicums. Health System Support in Education: Colorado reported minimal gains in school attendance and chronic absenteeism, with chronic absenteeism down slightly to 27.5% and attendance up to 91.5%—progress, but still short of pre-pandemic targets. Professional Recognition in Dentistry: Western Jamaica-based medical professionals Dr Delroy Fray and Dr Christopher Ogunsalu were among recipients of the International College of Dentists fellowship, highlighting ongoing investment in advanced dental education.