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World Health Assembly (Bahamas health wins): WHO highlighted major public health progress, including Bahamas recognition for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV and syphilis, alongside other global disease-elimination certificates. Memory care in Nassau: A Family Medicine Center Memory Clinic story focused on brain health and early assessment for persistent memory loss, noting they see cases linked to Parkinson’s disease, alcoholism and vitamin deficiencies. Sickle cell awareness: World Sickle Cell Day coverage spotlighted the burden of treatment costs and the push for better access and support for patients and families. Child and adolescent mental health milestone: The Public Hospitals Authority marked a decade of the Robert Smith Complex, a therapeutic space for young people with neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma and severe behavioral challenges. Community wellness training: The Ministry of Social Services celebrated graduates of the free 12-week Empowerment Hour Programme, including courses on lifestyle wellness, mental health awareness and vocational skills. Blood donation drive (Grand Bahama): A World Blood Donor Day event at Rand Memorial Hospital urged residents to donate, stressing blood is vital for trauma, NICU and sickle cell care. Safety warning for beach activity: The U.S. Embassy renewed concerns about jet ski rentals in Nassau, citing injuries and assaults, while local operators argued for tighter regulation rather than blanket avoidance. Conservation & food security: Eleuthera’s Queen Conch Mobile Lab reached a milestone with its first successful hatch and juvenile conch produced to support conch recovery. Workplace safety update: Labour and Works plan drone-assisted inspections and better site tracking to reduce hazards on construction projects. Coral resilience research: New science suggests some reefs may be more climate-resilient than expected, offering fresh angles for conservation planning. Health incident at Ocean Cay: An 80-year-old American man died after being pulled unresponsive from the water near South Beach; CPR was attempted before he was pronounced dead.

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