Chikungunya Travel Alerts: The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel health notice for Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province (Playa Langosta) after chikungunya cases rose, with local mosquito-control steps like fumigation and removing breeding sites; the CDC says chikungunya spreads via mosquito bites and typically causes fever and severe joint pain, with symptoms starting 3–7 days after exposure. Regional Health Link: The CDC also flags active chikungunya outbreaks in several destinations including Mauritius, Mayotte, Seychelles and French Guiana—reminding travellers to protect themselves from bites. Addiction Care Partnership: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie visited Reunion Island’s University Hospital addiction unit to discuss prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and family support, with both sides reaffirming plans to strengthen their health cooperation on addiction. Local Health System Pressure (Abroad): Algeria reported two resident doctor deaths after gruelling on-call shifts, reigniting debate over chronic overwork, understaffing and hospital conditions. Health Workforce Opportunity: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including eligible African countries, with placements across HQ and regional offices.