AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIn-flight mosquito control: EasyJet passengers flying from Madeira (Funchal) to the UK and elsewhere are being told to cover “eyes, nose and mouth” during a pre-take-off insecticide spray, a move required or strongly recommended by Portuguese regulators and the WHO to prevent mosquitoes being carried in—especially as dengue remains a concern. Local health science in Seychelles: A land-based coral laboratory in Seychelles has reached a milestone by reproducing corals through controlled spawning, producing nearly 800,000 embryos and about 65,000 juvenile corals—aimed at boosting reef survival as warming and extreme weather drive mass bleaching. Travel tech meets health risk: With global outbreak warnings continuing to shape travel planning, KAYAK has launched “Ask AI” to help travellers compare trips more easily—right as people are weighing changing health precautions. Regional diplomacy ripple: Taiwan President Lai’s delayed state visit to Eswatini finally went ahead after overflight permit reversals involving Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar, underscoring how politics can quickly affect travel routes.
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