AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChikungunya Travel Alert: The US CDC has flagged active chikungunya outbreaks in several destinations, including Mauritius, urging travellers to watch for fever, joint pain and mosquito-bite protection while following local health guidance. Women’s Rights Law Reform: Mauritius lawmakers have criminalised marital rape, with penalties of 10 to 45 years in prison, ending a colonial-era defence and strengthening protections for victims of domestic violence. Climate & Food Security: A Lancet Countdown analysis warns that climate change is worsening food insecurity in Small Island Developing States, estimating 2.7 million more people facing moderate or severe food insecurity linked to heatwaves and droughts. Regional Health Access: A regional medical camp in East Africa plans 500+ specialist surgeries (ENT, orthopaedics, obstetrics/gynaecology and cancers), aiming to cut waiting times through visiting specialists and donated equipment. Digital Connectivity: Mauritius will participate in the America-India Connect subsea cable programme to boost digital resilience and strengthen international connectivity.
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