Chikungunya Alert for Mauritius: The US CDC has added Mauritius to its active travel health notice list after a chikungunya outbreak was flagged, making Mauritius the fourth country/territory on the current multi-country warning roster—an important reminder for mosquito-bite prevention and early care. Rare Paediatric Kidney Surgery (Mauritius patient): Doctors in Delhi performed a successful robotic kidney removal on a 19-month-old girl from Mauritius suffering from CAKUT, where a non-functional, cyst-damaged kidney caused recurrent febrile UTIs—highlighting the need for timely specialist assessment in children. Yoga for Healthy Ageing (Mauritius): Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool joined an International Day of Yoga session at State House, with the theme “Yoga For Healthy Ageing,” stressing preventive healthcare and holistic wellbeing. HIV Patent Challenge (ARIPO, incl. Mauritius): PATAM and Third World Network filed a third-party observation at ARIPO challenging a broad Gilead Sciences HIV patent application, arguing prior disclosure and questioning novelty—potentially relevant to access to HIV medicines across ARIPO contracting states including Mauritius. Trade & Health Link (hazardous chemicals): Seychelles strengthened capacity to manage hazardous chemical trade via UNDP-supported training under a regional project that also covers Mauritius—supporting safer handling that protects public health.