Informality & Health Funding Pressure: A Moody’s warning flags that Sub-Saharan Africa’s informal work is massive (median 88% of employment), shrinking tax bases and limiting governments’ ability to fund essentials like healthcare—an issue that matters for Mauritius as the region’s fiscal squeeze deepens. Travel Health Risk: Travellers are being urged to consider trip cancellation insurance, especially where illness or medical emergencies could force last-minute cancellations and leave families out of pocket. Climate & Public Health: A UN-backed report warns that Strait of Hormuz disruptions could spike oil prices and hit vulnerable economies with an extra US$20.4b fuel bill, forcing painful trade-offs that can affect services including healthcare. Wellness Spotlight: India’s 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 opened in Ahmedabad, with leaders framing yogasana as a “double dose” of health and wellness ahead of International Yoga Day. Mauritius Lifestyle Health: A local wellness piece highlights “metabolically obese normal weight” and urges movement and strength training to reduce visceral fat, noting many Mauritians may be at risk even if they look slim. Regional Finance & Health Projects: Afreximbank named Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Southern Africa director of regional operations, with past roles including support for healthcare projects across the region. Digital Payments & Daily Life: India’s UPI hit record May volumes and values, driven by travel and IPL spending—useful context for how cashless habits can shape everyday access to services.