AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoChikungunya Alert: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius, urging Americans to “practice enhanced precautions” due to a growing chikungunya outbreak; the virus is vaccine-preventable, and travellers are advised to get shots before travel plus use insect repellent and protective clothing. Regional Health Context: Mauritius is among several countries reporting chikungunya cases in 2026, with local figures showing a rising trend since the first case in January. Digital Safety for Minors: Mauritius Telecom has launched my.t protect Parental Control, expanding its Child Online Protection programme beyond SIM filtering to cover more devices and connections. Lifestyle Disease Focus: JSS Academy and the NAM S&T Centre kicked off a two-day LSD–2026 conference in Mauritius on tackling diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental health through evidence-based, multi-sector action. Anti-Corruption Push: Across Africa, Parliamentarians led by APNAC Africa chair Alban Bagbin warned that corruption and illicit flows drain about $88.6bn a year—money that could otherwise fund healthcare and social protection.
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