Primary Care Progress (NHI): The National Health Insurance Authority says it logged 121,107 primary healthcare visits in 2025, including 27,218 annual physicals and 10,603 chronic care visits, and reports it has already passed the halfway mark toward 2026 targets with more than 24,000 physicals and 38,000 doctor visits. Chronic Disease Link: NHIA also reports nine in 10 NHI heart cases are linked to hypertension, with Type II diabetes driving most diabetes cases—reinforcing the push for earlier screening and routine monitoring. Public Healthcare Strain (Nurses): The Bahamas Nurses Union says nurses are burnt out and feel “victimised,” citing clinic shortages, low morale, and unresolved workplace issues, while the Health and Wellness Minister disputes claims that conditions are worsening. Public Officers Health Coverage: Government says it pays $200M annually to cover healthcare needs for about 30% of public service employees, and is rolling out a comprehensive health insurance plan for public officers alongside universal NHI primary care. Energy and Health Risk (Outages): Golden Gates residents report prolonged power cuts that have left them sleeping in cars, spoiling food, and struggling to shower—an “invisible tax” on health and services. Court & Health: A Court of Appeal ruling says a gun convict with diabetes, obesity and lung artery blockages is still fit for jail, rejecting an argument that imprisonment would be a death sentence. Reef Heat Warning: NOAA monitoring reports ocean temperatures around the Florida Keys and Bahamas are already high enough to trigger early bleaching alerts, raising concern for coral health.