Neurological Health Crisis: A new PAHO-led study in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas estimates nearly 470 million people in the Americas (about two in five) live with at least one neurological disorder, with Guyana and Suriname among the highest-burden countries—highlighting growing needs for prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and long-term care. PFAS in Pregnancy: Research on pregnant women across Suriname finds PFAS “forever chemicals” are higher in remote rainforest communities than in more accessible areas, pointing to location-linked exposure through water and food chains. Illegal Mining, Mercury & Arsenic: France warns illegal gold mining along the Suriname–French Guiana border is a public health “ticking time bomb,” citing mercury and arsenic levels far above WHO limits and daily exposure risks for Indigenous communities. Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert: The CDC flags chikungunya outbreaks in Costa Rica and advises travelers to use protection and watch for symptoms, with severe joint pain possible. Maritime Health Tragedy: After the MV St Vincent VII crew was rescued, captain Anthony Murray later died aboard the rescue vessel, underscoring the health risks of prolonged time at sea.