Tobacco Control Push: Nigeria’s Tobacco Control Alliance is calling for smoke-free cities to protect children and non-smokers from second-hand smoke, pointing to ongoing exposure in public places and urging stronger enforcement—while noting Mauritius is among countries with smoke-free policies. Traditional Medicine Roadmap: India’s NITI Aayog, with PwC, released a “Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global,” proposing overseas Ayurveda centres, education, regulation, insurance and a global registry—aimed at turning Ayurveda into a recognised healthcare system abroad (including plans for Times Square and WHO-area centres). Local Healthcare Market Watch: Remgro has completed its $947m takeover of full control of Mediclinic Southern Africa, a network spanning about 50 private hospitals, mental health facilities, Intercare primary care and ER24 across South Africa, Namibia and Mauritius. Wellness & Travel (Mauritius link): Emirates unveiled a next-generation lounge concept, with Mauritius scheduled for rollout in August and wellness-focused amenities—reflecting growing premium travel demand. Health Systems Context: A UN-linked Sustainable Development Report update ranks Tunisia 3rd in Africa and highlights relatively strong access to health and education, alongside persistent inequalities and resource pressures. Mental Health Spotlight: Ishan Shivanand’s Rajasthan-rooted wellness mission is framed as combining yoga and meditation with modern research to tackle stress, anxiety and depression. Public Health Event: Nauru’s health chief urged the public to act against dengue.