AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoChikungunya Vaccination Drive in French Guiana: ARS has launched a new campaign as chikungunya cases surge, ordering 2,500 doses to protect people most at risk of severe illness. The focus is on adults over 65 and those with underlying health conditions, with Vimkunya and Ixchiq vaccines provided free with a doctor’s prescription. Authorities say 513 cases were confirmed by May 28, including 101 hospitalizations, and they’re also stepping up mosquito control—targeting breeding sites, reducing stagnant water, and running public awareness efforts, especially in western French Guiana. Travel Health Access (GHIC Reminder): A UK travel advisory warns that many travelers still don’t have a GHIC card, which can help cover state-provided medical care in Europe at no cost or local cost—though it doesn’t replace travel insurance. Regional Health & Wellness Context: A separate piece highlights ocean-focused sustainability work by Novotel and WWF France ahead of World Ocean Day, linking ocean health to human wellbeing.
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