AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat Health Alerts: The UK heatwave is intensifying, with Met Office forecasts saying parts of Britain could top 30°C and reach 33°C by Monday—hotter than the Seychelles—prompting UKHSA warnings about impacts on health and social care, especially for older people and those with conditions. Travel Disruption: In the same hot spell, holidaymakers faced hours-long queues at the Port of Dover as new EU border checks caused gridlock; French authorities suspended extra checks to restore “free flowing” traffic. Arbovirus Watch: Italy reported a sharp rise in locally transmitted dengue in 2024, driven by the tiger mosquito and rising temperatures—an early warning for temperate regions. Thyroid Care Gap: A new Africa-wide report flags thyroid disease as widespread yet neglected, noting only Seychelles and Egypt cover congenital hypothyroidism in national newborn screening. Local Focus: Seychelles continues pushing visitor safety and infrastructure fixes on La Digue, including stronger police presence, clearer signage, and safer cycling conditions.
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