AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiabetes breakthrough: Mauritius is reported as the first country to reverse the type 2 diabetes epidemic using the WHO-recommended 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test, with new findings set to be presented at the EASD meeting in Milan. Health access & training: Merck Foundation marked World Heart Day 2026 by backing diabetes and cardiovascular training, including hundreds of scholarships for healthcare providers across multiple countries. Rights & health decision-making: Mauritius’ national human rights body has urged legal recognition of same-sex marriage, citing discrimination and impacts on areas including medical decision-making. Emergency care costs: A UK family says a woman with epilepsy suffered a seizure in Mauritius and is now facing major hospital and travel costs after issues with travel insurance. Climate & health risk: Mauritius Meteorological Services validated a five-year strategic plan to strengthen weather, climate, ocean and multi-hazard early warning systems—key for protecting lives and health during extreme events. Public health tech: ViitorCloud and Carahsoft announced a partnership to expand a digital trust platform for public-sector identity and credential verification.
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