AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLabour & Worker Safety: Guyana’s Labour Ministry says 15 foreign workers linked to EKAA HRIM Resource Management will stay and keep working, after investigations into withheld passports, wages, repatriation and quarry safety concerns; the ministry says passports are now in workers’ possession and April salaries were paid. Mosquito-Borne Disease Watch: France reports 92 imported mosquito-borne cases in May (79 dengue, 12 chikungunya, 1 Zika), all linked to travel abroad, as Aedes albopictus remains active across many departments. Mental Health Policy: South Africa’s Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will keynote a WHO-led East and Southern Africa mental health learning workshop, with Mauritius among participating countries. Chikungunya Risk Ahead: A new study warns climate change could expand chikungunya into temperate regions by 2100, driven by Aedes mosquitoes. Wellness Sport: India unveiled the World Yogasana Championship 2026 (June 4–8, Ahmedabad), aiming for global recognition and possible Olympic inclusion, with Mauritius listed among participating nations. Local Food Safety (Mauritius-Relevant): While not Mauritius, Preston’s 2026 food hygiene ratings show how inspections grade handling, premises condition and food safety management—useful context for Mauritius’ own public health vigilance.
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