Chikungunya Alert: The CDC has expanded its active travel health notices, adding Mauritius to the chikungunya list and highlighting four simultaneous active outbreaks now affecting Suriname, Mayotte, French Guiana, and Mauritius—an unusually wide spread for the mosquito-borne virus that can cause weeks of severe joint pain; the key takeaway for travelers is simple: prevent mosquito bites, since chikungunya doesn’t spread person-to-person. France–Brazil Health Cooperation: In bilateral talks, President Lula met French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed strengthening cooperation between French Guiana and Brazil’s Amapá, alongside broader collaboration areas that include health. Local Sports & Wellness Angle: In French Guiana, cyclist Brighton John’s strong performance in the CACL Grand Prix points to continued momentum for regional sport and active lifestyles.