Malaria Elimination Push: Suriname joined Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and partners in a Guiana Shield meeting to renew commitments to accelerate malaria elimination, with focus on transmission among mining communities and Indigenous populations. Diabetes & Drinks: New research in a multiethnic Amsterdam cohort found higher intake of non-sugar-sweetened beverages was linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, especially among younger adults and people of non-Dutch origin—so swapping soda may not be the safer bet people expect. Regional Health & Environment: A letter urges Guyana to treat the Saramacca River fish kill seriously after tests detected cyanide and mercury, calling for precaution, stronger monitoring and transparency while the cause remains unconfirmed. Food Safety & Pesticides: Barbados reports agricultural authorities are reviewing paraquat (Gramoxone) amid growing global moves to phase it out over health concerns, including links raised in studies to Parkinson’s disease. Migration Watch: Cuban travel agencies report Suriname is emerging as a requested destination in 2026, with many migrants working illegally and inquiries rising since May.