AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaternal Health: Seychelles and Eritrea have adopted Abbott’s WHO-prequalified Determine Antenatal Care Panel, a rapid integrated test that screens for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B from a single finger-prick sample, delivering results within minutes—aimed at accelerating progress toward the WHO “triple elimination” targets and reducing mother-to-child transmission where women may attend fewer antenatal visits. Wellness Trend: A global wellness piece highlights the shift from longevity-only goals to “cognitive fitness,” with brain-focused programs offered at spas and hotels, including options marketed for improving mental sharpness and reducing brain fog. Environment & Food Security: Another story points to science-led ocean protection efforts ahead of the Our Ocean conference, stressing how research can guide practical action on pollution and overfishing. Health-Adjacent Tourism: Seychelles appears in broader travel coverage tied to wellness and destination experiences, but the only clear health-focused local update this week is the antenatal testing rollout.
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