AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAdolescent Nutrition Watch: Seychelles’ 2025 Global School-Based Student Health Survey flags lunch skipping, heavy take-away food reliance, and high sugar intake among students aged 11–17, with local ministries coordinating the WHO-backed survey. Coral Recovery in Focus: A new Astana exhibition highlights coral science connections, including Seychelles’ Assisted Recovery of Coral (ARC) programme, which uses sexual reproduction to boost genetic diversity and has recorded settlement and growth of about 65,000 young corals. Climate Debt Pressure: UN leaders warn that debt repayments and high borrowing costs are draining money from health, education, infrastructure and climate protection, with calls for grants and faster access to disaster finance. Medical Tourism & Costs: A report on medical tourism notes concerns raised by African countries, including unclear medical costs, visa issues for follow-ups, and language barriers—while Seychelles’ High Commissioner is reported attending related discussions. Food Security Risk: Analysis across the South West Indian Ocean says climate change is pushing food insecurity toward an existential threat for small island states like Seychelles, yet it remains under-prioritised nationally. Health Workforce Language Rules (UK): UK updates list English-test exemptions for family visas and Health and Care Worker visas, shaping eligibility for care workers and families.
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