World Crocodile Day: Belize Zoo and Crocodile Research Coalition-backed celebrations spotlight how Morelet’s and American crocodiles signal healthy mangroves and clean water, while warning that habitat loss and hunting still threaten these ancient predators. NHI Oversight: Opposition leader Tracy Panton pushes a new Freedom of Information request for full NHI primary-care provider lists, contract copies, service schedules, and reimbursement details—questioning what’s been contracted and for how much. HIV/HEP B Mother-to-Child Prevention: CARICOM and PAHO/WHO validation partners met to accelerate elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, focusing on better detection, treatment, labs, and monitoring for pregnant women and exposed infants. Malaria Elimination Drive: Belize joined a regional meeting in the Dominican Republic aimed at cutting malaria transmission by 2027 through faster diagnosis and treatment, stronger surveillance, and community engagement. Coral Resilience Research: New global research suggests more coral reefs may survive future warming than previously thought, offering a cautious boost for reef protection planning. Public Health & Safety: Police report a fatal Belize City shooting of 17-year-old Derrick Morris and a separate Lakeview Street death of 25-year-old Erick Nelson, while a Belizean hunger strike leader, Kyron Swaso, is reported deported from US detention amid claims of retaliation.