Mosquito-borne alerts: France reported 92 imported cases of arboviruses (79 dengue, 12 chikungunya, 1 Zika) from May 1–25, all linked to travel abroad, as the tiger mosquito is active from May to November across 83 departments—health authorities urge vigilance. Medicines access in the Eastern Caribbean: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will hold a 28–29 May workshop in Saint Lucia to launch a technical working group and improve access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies, focusing on procurement, supply chains, forecasting, and pooled purchasing. Regional air connectivity shake-up: St. Kitts and Nevis tourism minister says Caribbean Airlines withdrew service without prior consultation, raising concerns for travellers and commuters while officials seek an alternative partner. Health systems & emergencies: Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross boosted WASH emergency preparedness after a May 18–22 training in Guadeloupe, covering hygiene promotion, emergency water production, sanitation, water quality monitoring, and disaster coordination. Community health workforce: A Guadeloupe-born professional in Canada is expanding SOS Archis to help internationally trained immigrants find work—an indirect boost to health-sector staffing and services. Colonial legacy & rights: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir “Black Code,” a symbolic step that still matters for how societies address racism and discrimination.