Regional Waste & Health: Aruba is exploring a regional waste management partnership with Bonaire and possibly Curaçao, with talks raised in the Dutch House of Representatives amid health and environmental concerns tied to landfill issues on the islands. Healthcare Access & Oversight: AVP faction members visited IMSAN to discuss sector challenges and the need for better cooperation across Aruba’s healthcare organizations. Community Prevention: Lions Club Aruba hosted a health fair in San Nicolas with free screenings, including digestive health checks and dental and vision services. Emergency Readiness: Ambulance Zorg ImSan held an “Ambulance Experience Day,” letting children and adults practice basic bleeding control and CPR. Public Health Through Policy: CARICOM, the UN, and UNDP launched a regional framework to treat crime and violence as a public health issue, focusing on prevention across health, education, justice, and social protection. Clean Aruba Action: Aruba Tourism Authority signed off on the first Waste Zone in Barcadera to reduce illegal dumping and improve waste separation. Hospital Staff Wellbeing: Horacio Oduber Hospital marked Staff Appreciation Week, including a special focus on nurses.