Malaria Elimination Push in the Guiana Shield: Health leaders from Brazil, France (French Guiana), Guyana, and Suriname wrapped up a two-day subregional meeting in Paramaribo on Aug. 15, renewing cross-border plans to speed up malaria elimination—especially where transmission persists among mining communities and Indigenous populations. High-Level Support & Focus on Access: The meeting, opened by Suriname President Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons and attended by PAHO Assistant Director Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas, highlighted stronger regional coordination and better access to prevention and care for mobile and remote border communities. Local Relevance for French Guiana: With French Guiana included in the regional delegation, the renewed commitments point to continued collaboration across the Guiana Shield as countries build on Suriname’s 2025 malaria-free milestone. Wellness Note (Non-Local): A separate profile about a Harvard graduate managing $700 million is finance-focused and not directly tied to French Guiana health or wellness.