Mauritius Diabetes Breakthrough: New research presented at the EASD meeting says Mauritius is the first country to reverse the type 2 diabetes epidemic, using the 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test as the objective standard. Climate & Health Resilience: Mauritius Meteorological Services has validated its 2027–2031 strategic plan to modernise weather, climate, ocean and multi-hazard early warning systems—aimed at protecting lives and supporting national resilience. Local Health Costs Anxiety (Regional): An Afrobarometer study reports 73% of Moroccans worry they can’t afford medical care, while only 48% support universal healthcare if it means higher taxes; Mauritius is cited as the lowest-tax-support outlier at 45%. Wellness Trends in the Indian Ocean: A travel feature highlights a shift from “treatment menus” to nature- and culture-led wellness across Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives and Sri Lanka. Health Access by Drone (Regional): Lesotho’s PM announced a medical drone centre to store and deliver medicines to remote clinics, with the first drone expected to operate by June 2027. Rights & Health Decision-Making: Mauritius’ national human rights body urged legal recognition of same-sex marriage, citing discrimination impacts on taxation, inheritance, immigration and medical decision-making.