AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChild Health: South Africa’s childhood vaccination coverage has dropped sharply, with the share of infants recorded as receiving no vaccinations rising from 12.1% (2017) to 36.3% (Jan–Apr 2026), alongside measles and diphtheria outbreaks—fuelled by low parent demand and missed health-system opportunities. Tourism & Diplomacy: Seychelles tourism veteran Dr. Alain St.Ange urged the world to measure tourism beyond arrivals, framing it as a bridge for peace and human connection at Oxford’s Global Diplomat Summit. Clean Water & Farming: A Seychelles agroecology project (Sept 2024–Aug 2026) helped farmers adopt practices aimed at cutting pollution and soil erosion from agriculture. Renewables: Seychelles renewed cooperation with the International Solar Alliance to speed up solar PV adoption and support the country’s renewable energy transition. Wildlife Conservation: A study revisits how goats introduced to Seychelles islands caused long-term ecosystem damage, with Aride Island’s eradication effort starting decades later. Seychelles in the Region: Seychelles hosted a conference on 50 years of friendship with Russia, focusing on education and building human capital. Island Travel Demand: Expedia reports Praslin searches up 80% year over year, highlighting growing interest in Seychelles island getaways.
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