Fistula & Sports: Kenyan Commonwealth Games runner Naomi Korir says congenital fistula forced her to cut training and switch to shorter events, highlighting how simple surgery and better obstetric care can dramatically reduce fistula’s impact. Mauritius Diabetes Breakthrough: New research presented at the EASD meeting reports Mauritius is the first country to reverse the type 2 diabetes epidemic using the 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test, offering hope for other nations. Health & Climate Risk: The South-West Indian Ocean climate outlook warns Mauritius and neighbours to prepare for multiple hazards—drought and heat in the south, flooding and landslides in wetter areas—linking weather risk to health, water and food security. Local Health System Planning: Mauritius Meteorological Services validated a 2027–2031 strategic plan to strengthen weather, climate, ocean and multi-hazard early warning systems to better protect lives and support resilience. Rights & Health Access: Mauritius’ national human rights body urged legal recognition of same-sex marriage, citing burdens tied to taxation, inheritance, immigration and medical decision-making. Wellness Trends in the Indian Ocean: A travel wellness feature notes a shift from “spa days” to landscape- and culture-led programmes, including diagnostic screenings and nature-based rituals across Mauritius and nearby islands. Epilepsy Emergency Abroad: A UK family says a woman with epilepsy suffered a seizure in Mauritius and now faces major hospital and travel costs after insurance issues.