AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaternal health testing: Seychelles has adopted Abbott’s Determine Antenatal Care Panel, a WHO-prequalified rapid test that lets clinics screen for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B from a single finger-prick sample with results in minutes—supporting the push to eliminate mother-to-child transmission. Tobacco control push: Kenya’s tobacco and nicotine tax coalition is urging Parliament to fast-track the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, warning that vapes and nicotine pouches are spreading into schools and homes and targeting young people. Ocean resilience: New research presented around the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa highlights coral reefs that may better withstand heat stress, pointing to where conservation efforts could focus. Health-linked environment capacity: Seychelles also ran training to strengthen how the country identifies and manages hazardous chemicals traded in the region, aiming to better protect public health and the environment. Wellness trend: A global rise in “cognitive fitness” programs is bringing brain-focused activities into spas and hotels, including Seychelles properties.
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