AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTobacco 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 are being marketed to youth. Health & Environment Capacity: Seychelles is running a two-day training workshop to strengthen how the country identifies and manages trade in hazardous chemicals, supported by UNDP under the GEF-funded ISLANDS project. Longevity & Public Interest: The Seychelles giant tortoise “Jonathan” (now 194) was named a Guinness World Records ICON, keeping attention on conservation and animal health. Wellness Culture: International Yoga Day preparations continue globally, with India’s missions reporting a Guinness record for a YouTube live yoga stream. Local Health Context: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie says he will attend the Russia–Africa Summit in October, noting past cooperation with Russia including in education and health.
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