Water Safety: Tests found lower mercury and lead levels in the Saramacca River and no cyanide, prompting authorities to say the water is safe to use again. The National Environment Authority still advises against eating predatory fish, which can accumulate mercury. Malaria Control: PAHO’s new 2026–2030 regional plan aims to bring diagnosis and treatment closer to remote and Indigenous communities, including areas where mining drives transmission. Disease Elimination: Suriname and PAHO/WHO are developing a national roadmap to strengthen surveillance and health systems, building on the country’s malaria-free certification in 2025. Hospital Care: Academic Hospital Paramaribo has opened a modern endoscopy centre, aiming to cut six-to-eight-month waits for gastrointestinal tests and support earlier diagnosis, including of cancer. Food Safety: Agricultural exporters warn that weak pesticide oversight could expose consumers to unsafe residues in vegetables and jeopardise exports. Children’s Health: Smoke from the Ornamibo dump fire sent children to a nearby clinic with breathing problems and disrupted classes. Childcare Equipment: Su Aid is seeking US$244,000 for equipment for neonatal and paediatric high-care services and the children’s clinic at ’s Lands Hospital.