Addiction care partnership: Seychelles’ President Patrick Herminie met Reunion Island’s University Hospital addiction teams to strengthen prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and family support, with a focus on better coordination across medical and community services. Cancer medicines secured: Health Minister Dr Marvin Fanny told the National Assembly that the Ministry keeps a minimum six-month stock of essential cancer medicines and continues specialised treatments like immunotherapy based on patients’ clinical needs, after concerns about possible shortages. Visa access for Seychellois: Ukraine’s e-Visa list for 2026 includes only three African countries—Seychelles among them—while Spain’s 2026 visa-free list also names Seychelles for short stays up to 90 days. Regional health capacity building: Over 140 SADC officials will meet in Johannesburg for training on smarter public spending, using cost-benefit tools to prioritise high-impact services amid tight budgets. Beach soccer win: Real Maldive clinched the 2026 Seychelles Football Federation Beach Soccer Cup title with a comeback hat-trick from Barry Marie in the final. Consumer shock (gap years): A global travel provider collapse left students without refunds after paying for conservation placements, including Seychelles-linked trips.