Hospital Operations Watch: The Turks and Caicos Government says it has commissioned assessments showing serious concerns about hospital infrastructure and says InterHealth Canada hasn’t met contract maintenance standards, with infrastructure payments withheld since Jan 2025 and the dispute now in legal proceedings. Pharmacy & Patient Safety: TCI Hospital marked World Pharmacy Day (Sept 21–25) with a focus on medication safety and the expanding role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across the patient journey. Public Health Surveillance: CARPHA and PAHO brought together respiratory virus surveillance and lab professionals from 11 Caribbean territories to strengthen detection and response for influenza, RSV and COVID-19. Border Controls & Compliance: New licensing rules for commercial alcohol and tobacco imports take effect Nov 1, 2026, with unlicensed shipments potentially detained or seized from Dec 1. Aging & Wellness: South Caicos will host the Second Annual Seniors’ Retreat (Oct 29–31, 2026) under a “longer lives” theme, with wellness sessions and a gala honoring 90-plus residents. Community Health Education: The Sports Commission trained primary PE teachers in foundational movement skills as part of a new physical literacy initiative. Safety Incident: Police charged a 31-year-old man with attempted murder after a Grand Turk cutlass attack; the victim was treated at Cockburn Medical Centre and discharged.