Water Safety: Drinking water in Haiti is reported to be contaminated with lead at alarming levels, with average concentrations far above WHO limits, raising risks for hypertension, heart and kidney problems, and serious effects on the nervous system. Emergency Care: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center says it is reorganizing the emergency response chain to improve call reception, coordination, and emergency medical processing, with plans to invest in equipment. Health Systems & Training: The State University of Haiti opened registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), requiring a nursing license and advanced nursing training. Food & Nutrition: A papaya harvest update highlights support for Haitian farmers, including guidance on crop management and harvest timing for improved quality. Community Health & Access: Farmers and rural leaders are pushing for a bigger role in a proposed $47.9M agriculture project, arguing that local input is key to sustainable irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and markets. Regional Lab Preparedness: CARPHA held a workshop to strengthen Caribbean laboratory preparedness and faster detection of health threats, including participation from Haiti. Humanitarian Aid: The UAE released $10M in emergency humanitarian aid for Haiti, including food, shelter, medicines, and support for water, sanitation, and hygiene. Security & Health Access: A report says gangs control much of Port-au-Prince and that even senior security officials have been targeted, with healthcare access disrupted by violence.