AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChikungunya Alert: The US CDC has confirmed active chikungunya outbreaks including Mauritius, with travellers warned of elevated exposure risk in several other countries; protect yourself with mosquito repellent (DEET or picaridin) and light, loose clothing. Local Safety Incident: Sixteen members of one family were hospitalised after exposure to tear gas in Mahebourg; victims were treated and discharged, and police recovered a canister while the suspect remained at large. Rights & Health: Mauritius lawmakers criminalised marital rape, with penalties of 10 to 45 years in prison, a major step for survivors and domestic violence prevention. Digital Health & Connectivity: Mauritius will participate in the America-India Connect subsea cable programme to strengthen digital infrastructure and resilience, supporting wider access to health and services through better connectivity. Regional Care Access: A 10-day ECSA-HC medical and surgical camp in Tanzania plans 500+ specialist surgeries across ENT, orthopaedics, obstetrics/gynaecology and cancers, aiming to cut waiting times and boost local skills. Climate & Food Security: A Lancet Countdown analysis links climate change to rising food insecurity on Small Island Developing States, estimating 2.7 million more people affected by heatwaves and droughts.
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