AGP Executive Report

Child Online Safety: Mauritius Telecom has launched my.t protect Parental Control, a Norton Family-powered tool to shield minors across devices, building on its earlier “my.t protect SIM” filtering rollout. Regional Health & Policy: PAHO joined the WHA79 launch of the Global Coalition on Oral Health, aiming to push oral care into universal health coverage by 2030. Public Health Capacity: Merck Foundation marked World Hypertension Day 2026 with nearly 1,000 scholarships for healthcare providers across 52 countries. Trade & Food Safety Tech: Malawi launched a $2.8m digital SPS system to speed phytosanitary certificates and reduce cross-border clearance delays. Health System Context: A Mauritius-linked report also highlights the need for stronger NCD responses, while a separate Mauritius case shows how complex foreign-body injuries can require rapid specialist referral. Africa Watch: Parliamentarians warn corruption drains $88.6bn a year, money that could otherwise fund health and social protection.

Child Health & Digital Safety: Mauritius Telecom has launched my.t protect Parental Control, a new child online protection tool built on Norton Family, extending its earlier SIM-level filtering to cover more devices and connections—aimed at giving parents “peace of mind.” Regional Health Policy: PAHO joined the WHO-led launch of a Global Coalition on Oral Health at WHA79, pushing oral care into universal health coverage plans by 2030. Public Health Capacity: Merck Foundation marked World Hypertension Day 2026 with nearly 1,000 scholarships for future cardiovascular and diabetes specialists across 52 countries. Healthcare Access via Trade Systems: Malawi’s agriculture ministry launched a $2.8m digital sanitary and phytosanitary system developed by Mauritius Network Services to speed food safety checks and reduce border delays. Education & Health Links: UNICEF and UniCal in Nigeria began a campus campaign to end open defecation, citing direct health risks from poor sanitation. Africa’s Bigger Picture: Speakers at an Africa-wide forum stock-take stressed that AI could boost jobs in health and other sectors, but only with deliberate, practical policies.

Chikungunya Alert: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius, urging Americans to take “enhanced precautions” due to a growing mosquito-borne chikungunya outbreak; Mauritius has reported rising local cases since January, with 2,816 cases recorded from January to May 11, 2026. Digital Health & Prevention: Mauritius Telecom has launched “my.t protect Parental Control,” expanding its Child Online Protection programme with Norton Family-based safeguards across devices, backed by senior government and child-rights officials. Oral Health Push: PAHO joined the WHO World Health Assembly launch of the Global Coalition on Oral Health, aiming to accelerate universal health coverage for oral care by 2030. Local Health Capacity: JSS Academy’s LSD–2026 conference opened May 14, focusing on tackling the surge of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental health burdens in developing settings. Health Systems Context: Across Africa, leaders are also calling for stronger anti-corruption and better governance, warning that billions lost to illicit flows could otherwise fund healthcare and social protection. Finance & Growth (non-health): Alpha AMC targets a ₹1,000-crore corpus for its VentureX SME Fund, while MakeMyTrip’s Q4 results missed expectations.

Chikungunya Alert: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius, urging Americans to “practice enhanced precautions” due to a growing chikungunya outbreak; the virus is vaccine-preventable, and travellers are advised to get shots before travel plus use insect repellent and protective clothing. Regional Health Context: Mauritius is among several countries reporting chikungunya cases in 2026, with local figures showing a rising trend since the first case in January. Digital Safety for Minors: Mauritius Telecom has launched my.t protect Parental Control, expanding its Child Online Protection programme beyond SIM filtering to cover more devices and connections. Lifestyle Disease Focus: JSS Academy and the NAM S&T Centre kicked off a two-day LSD–2026 conference in Mauritius on tackling diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental health through evidence-based, multi-sector action. Anti-Corruption Push: Across Africa, Parliamentarians led by APNAC Africa chair Alban Bagbin warned that corruption and illicit flows drain about $88.6bn a year—money that could otherwise fund healthcare and social protection.

Chikungunya Alert for Mauritius: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius, urging Americans to take “enhanced precautions” due to rising mosquito-borne chikungunya cases, with the island reporting its first case in January and an increasing trend into February; officials cite thousands of local cases since January, and the CDC points travellers to vaccination (where available), insect repellent, and long clothing. AI & Jobs in Africa: A pre-Africa Development Impact Forum webinar in Ghana weighed whether AI will create inclusive jobs or disrupt labour markets, with speakers calling for practical, Africa-specific policies rather than hype. Anti-Corruption Push: Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin says Africa loses about $88.6bn a year to corruption and illicit flows—money he argues could instead fund healthcare and social protection. Mauritius Telecom Child Online Safety: Mauritius Telecom launched my.t protect Parental Control, expanding its child online protection programme beyond SIM filtering to cover more devices and connections. Health Capacity Boost: JSS Academy and partners opened LSD–2026, focusing on tackling the growing burden of lifestyle diseases in developing countries.

India-Africa Summit: The 4th India-Africa Forum Summit opens in New Delhi May 28-31, with India’s High Commissioner saying Kenya and Africa will be central to a push on trade, digital transformation and healthcare under the theme “innovation, resilience and inclusive transformation.” Child Health & Hygiene: UNICEF and the University of Calabar (UniCal) are launching a campus campaign to end open defecation, backed by improved toilets and student-led behaviour change. Digital Safety for Minors (Mauritius): Mauritius Telecom has rolled out my.t protect Parental Control as the next phase of its Child Online Protection programme, building on the earlier my.t protect SIM. Hypertension Capacity Building: Merck Foundation marks World Hypertension Day with nearly 1,000 scholarships for healthcare providers across 52 countries to expand diabetes and cardiovascular preventive care skills. Anti-Corruption Push: APNAC chair Alban Bagbin urges stronger action against illicit financial flows, citing Africa’s estimated $88.6bn annual losses. Chikungunya Alert (Mauritius): The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over rising chikungunya cases, urging enhanced precautions.

AI & Accountability: Dr John Kwabena Kwakye urged accountants to embrace AI—saying “AI won’t replace accountants, but accountants who leverage AI will replace those who do not”—as a way to strengthen transparency and fight fraud. Hypertension Day Push: Merck Foundation marked World Hypertension Day 2026 with scholarships for future diabetes and cardiovascular specialists, backing wider access to care across Africa and Asia. Anti-Corruption Drive: APNAC chair Alban Bagbin called for tougher action against illicit financial flows, warning Africa loses about $88.6bn a year—money that could otherwise fund healthcare and social protection. Mauritius Health Alert: The US CDC issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over rising chikungunya cases, urging enhanced precautions like insect repellent and long clothing. Child Online Safety: Mauritius Telecom launched my.t protect Parental Control, expanding its Child Online Protection programme for minors across devices. Medical Tourism: A Mauritius patient in Chennai was treated for a rare foreign body in the neck after a burger-related incident, highlighting complex cross-border care needs.

Mosquito-borne alert for Mauritius: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius, urging Americans to take enhanced precautions against chikungunya, a vaccine-preventable virus spread by mosquitoes. The advisory recommends getting vaccinated before travel (where applicable), using insect repellent, and wearing long clothing. Local health context: Mauritius has reported a rising chikungunya trend since January, with thousands of local cases recorded from January to May 11, and active cases still ongoing. Digital child safety: Mauritius Telecom launched my.t protect Parental Control, expanding its Child Online Protection programme beyond SIM-level filtering to cover a broader device ecosystem. Lifestyle disease push: JSS Academy convened health leaders to tackle the surge of lifestyle diseases, linking prevention to research and multi-sector action. Ocean health meets tourism: A new report highlights seagrass loss and argues resorts can help fund monitoring and restoration as habitats disappear fast.

Child Online Safety: Mauritius Telecom has launched my.t protect Parental Control, the second phase of its Child Online Protection programme, building on the earlier my.t protect SIM rollout and using Norton Family to filter content across devices—backed by senior government and child-rights officials. Lifestyle Disease Push: JSS Academy convened health leaders to tackle the rising burden of lifestyle diseases, with a focus on diabetes, cardiovascular risk and mental health. Mosquito Virus Alert: The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over increasing chikungunya cases, urging enhanced precautions for visitors. Ocean Health & Tourism: A new spotlight on disappearing seagrass warns that bottom trawling is damaging underwater “meadows” that store carbon and protect coasts, while resorts are urged to fund monitoring and restoration. Care Abroad Case: A Mauritius woman treated in Chennai after a foreign body migrated into her neck highlights the risks of delayed care and the role of specialist referral.

Green Pharma Cleanup: A push toward a “Green Pharmacopoeia” is set to tighten how medicines are made, aiming for a cleaner manufacturing cycle—especially important as India supplies about a fifth of the world’s generic medicines and most of its vaccines, with standards also flagged across countries including Mauritius. Mosquito Virus Alert: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over rising chikungunya risk, urging enhanced precautions and vaccination for eligible travellers, as local cases are reported to be increasing since January. Care Abroad, Close to Home: In Chennai, doctors removed a dangerous foreign body from a Mauritius woman’s neck after it migrated outside her food pipe—highlighting how complex cases still drive referrals overseas. Hypertension Training Boost: Merck Foundation marked World Hypertension Day with nearly 1,000 scholarships for future cardiovascular and diabetes specialists across 52 countries, including support for doctors outside capital cities. HPV Prevention Gap: South Africa’s HPV strategy is vaccinating girls, but coverage gaps for boys are being called out as men face cancers too.

Chikungunya Alert for Mauritius: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius, urging Americans to take “enhanced precautions” due to rising mosquito-borne chikungunya cases; Mauritius has reported thousands of local cases since January, with the outbreak described as increasing. Care Across Borders: In a separate health story, a Mauritius woman was treated in Chennai after doctors removed a dangerous foreign body that had migrated into her neck—highlighting how quickly complications can escalate and how referral pathways matter. Prevention Push: Merck Foundation marked World Hypertension Day 2026 by funding nearly 1,000 scholarships for future cardiovascular and diabetes specialists across 52 countries, aiming to expand care capacity beyond capitals. Policy & Health Equity: A South Africa HPV debate is reigniting: girls are targeted for vaccination, but men and boys also face HPV-related cancers—raising pressure to close the gap. Regional Links: South Africa and Mauritius signed a tourism MoU, reinforcing travel and training ties that can also affect public health readiness.

Chikungunya Alert for Mauritius: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius, urging Americans to take “enhanced precautions” against the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, including getting vaccine shots before travel (where available), using insect repellent, and wearing long clothing. Local Health Pressure: Mauritius is already reporting rising chikungunya activity, with thousands of local cases logged since January and an increasing trend into February. Care Abroad, Fast: In a separate Mauritius-linked health story, MIOT International in Chennai treated a 46-year-old woman after a foreign body migrated into her neck—an urgent case that required CT scanning and multidisciplinary care. Tourism and Health Cross-Over: With Mauritius also being highlighted as a low-cost, tax-free expat destination, the CDC warning adds a new layer of health planning for visitors. Regional Context: The same week also carried broader global mosquito-virus travel warnings, showing how quickly outbreaks can reshape travel decisions.

Mosquito-borne health alert: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over an increasing chikungunya outbreak, urging Americans to get vaccine-preventable shots before travel and to use insect repellent and long clothing. Local outbreak picture: Mauritius has reported its first chikungunya case in January, with cases rising through February; from January to May 11, the country recorded 2,816 local cases, including 102 active cases as of May 12. Regional health debate: A new push in South Africa is spotlighting HPV prevention gaps—girls get free HPV jabs, but boys are still being left out, despite HPV risks for men. Tourism and partnerships: Mauritius continues to market itself as an affordable, tax-free expat destination and is also deepening tourism ties, including a South Africa–Mauritius tourism MoU signed at Africa’s Travel Indaba.

Chief Justice Breakthrough: Zimbabwe has appointed Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as its first female Chief Justice, a landmark win after decades of barriers for mothers in the legal system. Health Alert for Visitors: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel warning for Mauritius over rising chikungunya cases, urging Americans to get vaccine-preventable protection, use insect repellent, and wear long clothing. Local Outbreak Context: Mauritius has reported thousands of local chikungunya cases since January, with the outbreak described as increasing into February. Tourism & Policy Links: South Africa and Mauritius signed a tourism cooperation MoU at Africa’s Travel Indaba, aiming to boost entry facilitation, training, and sustainable development. Expats Watch Costs: A new study ranks Mauritius as the cheapest tax-free destination for expats, with low estimated monthly living costs—while the health advisory adds a fresh travel consideration. Regional Care Capacity: Nigeria’s oncology pharmacists are pushing for safer chemotherapy practices, warning that weak safety protocols and infrastructure can put patients and staff at risk.

Global Energy Shock: Trump’s escalation against Iran is tightening the Strait of Hormuz, slashing shipping and driving fuel and fertilizer shortages that are worsening food insecurity across Africa. Public Health Alert: The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius over life-threatening, vaccine-preventable chikungunya, warning Americans to take enhanced precautions and get vaccinated before travel. Mauritius in the Spotlight for Affordability: A new expat cost study ranks Mauritius as the cheapest tax-free destination for single movers in 2026, citing low monthly living costs and utilities. Tourism Diplomacy: Minister Patricia de Lille signed a South Africa–Mauritius tourism MOU at Africa’s Travel Indaba, aiming to boost cooperation on sustainable tourism and travel facilitation. Mobility Watch: Sri Lanka’s passport is ranked 94th globally, a reminder that travel access can shift quickly with policy and global perceptions. Politics Abroad: In the UK, Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after election losses and cabinet shake-ups.

South Africa–Mauritius Tourism Deal: Mauritius and South Africa have just signed a tourism Memorandum of Understanding at Africa’s Travel Indaba, with the pact set to boost cooperation on sustainable tourism, entry and travel facilitation, and skills training. UK Political Turmoil: In Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party faces mounting pressure after election losses and fresh resignations tied to a widening scandal, keeping the leadership question in play. Cancer Prevention Gap in Southern Africa: South Africa is expanding free HPV jabs for girls, but boys are still left out—raising renewed calls for full vaccination coverage to cut future cancer risk. Chemo Safety Focus: Nigeria’s oncology pharmacists are warning of unsafe chemotherapy practices and pushing stronger safety enforcement, training, and oncology pharmacy capacity. Mauritius in Sport: The Confederation of African Athletics has awarded Port Louis the 2030 African Senior Athletics Championships, putting Mauritius on the continental athletics map. Ocean Health Threat: A global push is highlighting biofouling on ships as a hidden driver of invasive species and reef damage.