AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHIV triple-elimination push: Seychelles and Eritrea have adopted Abbott’s WHO-prequalified Determine Antenatal Care Panel, a rapid one-visit finger-prick test that screens for HIV (including acute infection), syphilis and hepatitis B with results in minutes—aimed at cutting mother-to-child transmission and strengthening antenatal care where visits are limited. Travel health anxiety: With Ebola concerns rising in parts of East and Central Africa, some Indian travellers are delaying or rebooking trips, with reported drops in new enquiries and more postponements than outright cancellations. Wellness trend: A growing wave of “cognitive fitness” programs is pitching faster, more emotionally regulated thinking as the next wellness frontier, with retreats and spa add-ons expanding to destinations including Seychelles. Environment & health link: Ocean advocates are spotlighting a major conservation funding shortfall ahead of the Our Ocean conference, arguing that better science-backed protection supports fisheries, climate stability and healthier ecosystems. Workplace rights: A Seychelles employment dispute ended with a decision rejecting a dismissal claim tied to refusal to attend facilitated mediation, saying the conduct cited did not occur.
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