AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndian Ocean Health & Community: During India’s INS Tarkash/Ikshak port call at Port Victoria, the Indian Navy and Seychelles partners ran a health camp at English River Home, handing out first-aid kits and essential supplies—another reminder that maritime cooperation can directly support local care. Reef Restoration & Public Health Signals: A Seychelles Cousin Island Special Reserve study published in PLOS ONE uses underwater sound to track reef restoration, showing how “what reefs sound like” can reflect ecosystem recovery—useful for protecting fisheries and coastal livelihoods that underpin community health. Seychelles–India Ties (Health Sector Angle): Coverage of PM Narendra Modi’s June 27–29 visit highlights signed deals including health cooperation and a new national hospital, alongside broader maritime and development support. Imported Mosquito Risks: A Bulgaria report warns that tropical mosquitoes can bring diseases back via travellers; it notes dengue linked to the Maldives and chikungunya most commonly imported from Seychelles, urging repellents and covered clothing. Tourism, Wellness & Wellness Demand: A global island ranking crowned Koh Samui as 2026’s top island, praising it as a wellness destination—relevant to Seychelles as it competes for nature-and-wellness travellers.
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