Diabetes breakthrough (Mauritius): New research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes says Mauritius is the first country to reverse the type 2 diabetes epidemic, using the 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test as the “gold standard” for measuring change. Health system resilience (Mauritius): Mauritius Meteorological Services has validated a 2027–2031 strategic plan to strengthen weather, climate, ocean and multi-hazard early warning systems—aimed at better protection of lives and support for disaster risk reduction and health planning. Maternal/heart care capacity (Africa-wide): Merck Foundation marked World Heart Day 2026 with scholarships and training for healthcare providers through its diabetes and hypertension “Blue Points” programme, focused on prevention and early detection. Local rights and health access (Mauritius): Mauritius’ national human rights body urged legal recognition of same-sex marriage, citing impacts on taxation, inheritance, immigration, medical decision-making and family formation. Fistula and women’s health (sports spotlight): Commonwealth Games runner Naomi Korir shared how congenital fistula forced her to adjust training and how access to surgery and obstetric care can change outcomes. Emergency care costs (Mauritius): A UK family says a woman with epilepsy had a seizure in Mauritius and was admitted to Clinique du Nord, but faces major hospital and travel costs after travel insurance issues.