AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Response & Travel Rules: Uganda’s Ebola containment drew praise from WHO chief Tedros, but Mauritius-linked restrictions still ripple outward—Uganda’s Rugby Sevens team was pulled from the Rugby Africa Mauritius Sevens after Mauritius barred certain travellers from Uganda/DRC/South Sudan, underscoring how public health measures can disrupt normal life. Ebola Funding: The EU pledged €11.5m to Africa CDC for Ebola work in eastern DR Congo, including €6.5m for pathogen genomics and €5m for rapid diagnostics. Local Health Policy (Mauritius): A new Mauritius National Drug Control Master Plan (2026–2030) highlights harm reduction goals—naloxone distribution, take-home methadone, and pathways to rehab—while warning that clinics are overcrowded, funding is strained, and hepatitis C remains under-treated. Public Health & Mobility: Mauritius is also in the spotlight for labour and mobility governance debates, including a question of whether modern work-permit systems can unintentionally resemble indenture. Wellness & Prevention (Travel): Travellers are being urged to consider trip cancellation insurance as health emergencies can force last-minute changes.
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