AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Payments & Health Access: India’s UPI keeps surging—July hit 23.66 billion transactions and Rs 29.9 trillion in value, and UPI is now operational in Mauritius among other countries, reinforcing faster cashless payments that can also support smoother healthcare payments and remittances. Regional Health Collaboration: Eswatini will host 300+ health experts for a forum on strengthening health security, innovation and sustainability across the ECSA region, with Mauritius listed among participating member states. Global Health Funding: Fourteen African countries (including Mauritius) and partners pledged over US$45 million to WHO’s first Investment Round, aiming for more predictable financing for health systems. Pandemic Preparedness & Inequality: New research says economic inequality is the strongest predictor of pandemic outcomes, with Mauritius cited among countries that fared better than expected despite lower “technical preparedness.” Marine Health in the Western Indian Ocean: Underwater ocean noise is rising in the region (including Mauritius), threatening marine life and livelihoods that depend on healthy oceans.
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