AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMauritius Law Reform: Mauritius lawmakers have criminalised marital rape, ending a colonial-era loophole. Convicted offenders face 10 to 45 years in prison, and the law also raises penalties for murder or attempted murder against a spouse (10 years to life). The president is expected to sign the bill after publication in the official gazette. Public Health & Travel Alert: The US CDC has issued a travel health notice linked to chikungunya outbreaks, listing Mauritius among affected destinations. Travellers are urged to watch for symptoms and protect themselves from mosquito bites. Climate & Food Security: A Lancet Countdown analysis on Small Island Developing States warns climate change is worsening food insecurity, estimating 2.7 million more people in 26 SIDS face moderate or severe food insecurity due to more heatwaves and droughts. Regional Care Access: A regional medical camp in East Africa plans over 500 specialist surgeries across ENT, orthopaedics, obstetrics/gynaecology and cancers, aiming to cut waiting times through specialist outreach.
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