Malaria Elimination Push: Health ministries and senior officials from Brazil, France (French Guiana), Guyana, and Suriname wrapped a two-day Subregional Meeting on Malaria Elimination in the Guiana Shield, renewing cross-border cooperation and targeting stubborn transmission challenges, especially among mining communities and Indigenous populations. High-Level Support: The meeting was opened by Suriname President Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, with PAHO Assistant Director Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas highlighting the region’s strategic role in malaria elimination across the Americas. Momentum in the Amazon: Suriname’s malaria-free certification in 2025 was cited as proof that elimination is achievable with sustained political commitment and coordinated public health action. Wellness Note: A separate profile on a Harvard-trained wealth manager and a short personal essay don’t add new health or wellness guidance for French Guiana readers this week.