AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChikungunya Travel Alert: The CDC has confirmed active chikungunya outbreaks in places including Mauritius and Seychelles, with travellers urged to avoid mosquito bites using DEET or picaridin and light, loose clothing; symptoms can include sudden fever and severe joint pain, with rare long-lasting or fatal complications. Telecom Access in Seychelles: Starlink has officially entered Seychelles’ telecom market via a soft launch, giving households and businesses a new satellite broadband option as regulators stress fair competition and consumer protection. SADC Medicines Shortage Problem: A regional “procurement paradox” is highlighted: SADC governments spend heavily on medicines, yet hospitals still face shortages, with slow progress on a pooled purchasing system blamed for missed savings and medicine security. Island Travel Buzz (Praslin in focus): Expedia’s 2026 Island Hot List shows Praslin, Seychelles, among top “next wave” islands, with island searches up 55% year-on-year—useful context for health-aware travel planning. Power Cuts Abroad: Cyprus has started rotating electricity cuts due to supply deficits, a reminder that travel health risks can also come from local service disruptions.
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