AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTelecom Access: Seychelles has officially opened its broadband market to Starlink, giving households and businesses a new satellite internet option under a soft launch announced at State House, with regulators stressing consumer protection and fair competition. Mosquito-Borne Alert: The CDC lists active chikungunya outbreaks in places including Mauritius and Seychelles, and warns travellers to protect themselves from mosquito bites—especially where local transmission risk is elevated. Regional Health Supply: A report highlights a “medical procurement paradox” in SADC: governments spend heavily on medicines, yet shortages persist, with slow progress on a pooled procurement system meant to improve medicine security. Travel Safety Watch: UK health reporting flags rising mosquito-virus risks across European holiday hotspots, noting travel-acquired cases and urging personal bite-prevention measures. Island Travel Trends: Expedia’s 2026 Island Hot List puts Praslin (Seychelles) among the fastest-rising nature-focused destinations, with island searches up sharply year-on-year. Tourism & Health Context: The same travel surge comes as more travellers seek “next wave” island escapes—raising the importance of outbreak-aware planning for visitors.
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