Mauritius Diabetes Breakthrough: New research presented at EASD says Mauritius is the first country to reverse the type 2 diabetes epidemic using the WHO-recommended 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test, offering hope for other nations tackling rising diabetes. Local Health Resilience: Mauritius Meteorological Services has validated a 2027–2031 strategic plan to strengthen weather, climate, ocean and multi-hazard early warning systems—aimed at protecting lives and supporting health and disaster risk reduction. Healthcare Access Costs (Regional): A Morocco-focused Afrobarometer study shows 73% fear they can’t afford medical care, while support for universal healthcare is low—Mauritius is cited as having the lowest support (45%) in the region. Public Health Logistics: Lesotho’s UNGA-linked plan includes a medical drone centre to store medicines and deliver them to remote clinics, with the first drone expected to operate by June 2027. Wellness Trends in the Indian Ocean: A travel feature highlights a shift from “spa days” to nature- and culture-led wellness across Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives and Sri Lanka, including diagnostic screenings and full-moon rituals. Sports & Health Story: Naomi Korir’s fistula journey is spotlighted—she reduced training to manage urine leakage and later returned to competition after surgeries.