Trachoma Victory: PAHO says El Salvador has been officially validated for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, a milestone tied to stronger primary care and community-focused prevention. Maternal Health Spotlight: PAHO also recognized El Salvador’s “Nacer con Cariño” Law as a regional model, praising improvements in respectful, comprehensive care from pregnancy through early childhood. Regional Health Coordination: PAHO convened a meeting in San Salvador with health officials from across the Americas to accelerate trachoma elimination, stressing primary care plus water, sanitation, hygiene, and eye health. Human Rights Alarm: Amnesty International warns El Salvador’s mass arbitrary arrests and deaths in detention could amount to crimes against humanity, citing patterns of abuse and medical negligence. Disaster Response: 130 rescuers and six dogs returned from Venezuela to El Salvador, bringing medicines and medical supplies for the El Salvador field hospital after the June earthquakes. Food Security Pressure: A new IPC report flags acute food insecurity in the Río Lempa border area, with hundreds of thousands at risk and the worst impact in Honduras’ Ch’orti’ region. Healthcare Innovation in Practice: El Salvador’s Farmacia San Nicolás is highlighted for a robot-powered pharmacy rollout, signaling continued tech investment in local access to medicines.