Chikungunya Vaccination Drive (French Guiana): ARS has launched a free chikungunya vaccination campaign as cases surge, ordering 2,500 doses and prioritizing people over 65 and those with underlying conditions; Vimkunya and Ixchiq are available with a doctor’s prescription, alongside intensified mosquito-control efforts in western French Guiana. Mangrove Comeback (Climate & Health): A new satellite-based study finds mangrove forests are expanding again after decades of decline since the 1980s, with benefits for coastal protection, fisheries, and carbon storage—good news for communities facing stronger storms and sea-level rise. Ocean Wellness & Sustainability (Hospitality): Ahead of World Ocean Day, Novotel released its second Ocean Impact Report with WWF France, highlighting progress on ocean-focused operations, more sustainable food choices, and marine conservation—linking ocean health to human wellbeing. Regional Travel Access (Caribbean Airlift): New airline interline partnerships (Winair, Contour, LIAT, Air Caraïbes) aim to reduce costly, fragmented island-to-island travel—relevant for medical and wellness travelers moving across the region.