Telecom Upgrade in Haiti: NATCOM launched a 5G pilot phase on Sept. 7, with early coverage focused around Port-au-Prince commercial and administrative areas, Pétion-ville hotel/business zones, and dense Delmas neighborhoods—aimed at modernizing digital infrastructure and boosting inclusion. Education Access: Haiti kicked off the 2026–2027 school year with a “One School for Everyone” push for inclusion and equal opportunities, while the Foreign Ministry opened applications for IILA–MAECI/DGCS scholarships (deadline Sept. 30) covering life sciences, biotech, space science/tech, renewable energy, and more. Border Tech & Security: The Dominican Republic highlighted expanding border-control infrastructure with surveillance tech and fiber-optic links, as it continues building and reinforcing its Haiti border fence. Public Health & Safety: A new large U.S. study finds Medicaid enrollees with autism die at higher rates from largely preventable causes like drowning, flu, and pneumonia—raising urgent questions about routine safety and care access. Community Media Under Threat: Haitian journalist Joseph Willard Vancol, Ti Boukan FM director and ITECA coordinator, was found dead after abduction—prompting calls for a swift, credible investigation. Science Policy Lens: A global campaign called “The Crosswalk” uses interactive visuals to spotlight escalating attacks on schools and universities worldwide.