Seychelles in the spotlight: The Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index ranks Seychelles as Africa’s most prosperous country (39th globally), citing strong healthcare, education, environmental performance, and tourism-supported living standards. Heat and health at home: A Lancet-linked report from across Africa shows that reflective roof paint can cut indoor temperatures by about 3–4°C during the hottest hours, helping families sleep better—an urgent win as climate-driven heatwave days rise. Mental health planning: WHO’s regional mental health workshop is set to bring together East and Southern African countries, with Seychelles among participants, to share best practice and develop rapid mental health landscape analyses ahead of a global summit in Kigali. Community wellness in Seychelles: Cable & Wireless Seychelles launched its inaugural Resilience Run 2026 at Roche Caïman, tying wellness and preparedness to Business Continuity and Resilience Awareness Week. Local fundraising: Aury Mathieu’s medical fundraiser “Aury’s Show” is scheduled for 6 June at Docklands Auditorium, bringing comedians and entertainers together to support his treatment after an accident. Seychelles warblers and gut health: New research on Seychelles warblers links cooperative nesting with more similar anaerobic gut bacteria between interacting birds, hinting that social contact can shape microbiomes in the wild. Regional health coordination: The African Union’s Department of Health and Humanitarian Affairs unveiled a new humanitarian coordination platform in Mahé, Seychelles, aiming to improve crisis response for health, water and sanitation during emergencies.