Mosquito-borne illness alert: The CDC is warning travellers about chikungunya risk in Costa Rica, advising vaccination where available and strict bite prevention (repellent, long sleeves/pants), as symptoms can include severe joint pain lasting months. Local health & housing ties: NBCC has formalised a Seychelles affordable housing contract for 1,008 units at Île Aurore, a move that can shape long-term community health through safer, more stable living conditions. Ocean health for Seychelles: A coral reef restoration project across Mauritius and Seychelles is rebuilding damaged reefs with coastal communities at the centre, aiming to protect shorelines, fisheries and tourism as bleaching and storms continue to hit the region. Marine conservation pressure: Underwater ocean noise from shipping is being flagged as a growing threat to marine life in the Western Indian Ocean, including Seychelles waters. Trade & food security angle: The EU renewed its sustainable tuna fishing protocol with Seychelles, supporting long-term ocean health while keeping fishing opportunities running. Digital skills push: UNICEF’s Game Changers Coalition is expanding into Bangladesh, Indonesia and Bolivia, supported by Bitget, bringing digital education and financial literacy via game development.