Public Health Vigilance: Public Health France is keeping a close watch on the Maripa virus in French Guiana, first detected in 2008. Disease Risk: Eleven cases have been recorded since then, with six deaths, and infections are linked to breathing in dust contaminated by wild rodents’ droppings. Prevention Focus: Teams from the Pasteur Institute of French Guiana, ARS, and Cayenne Hospital Center are continuing field work, while authorities stress cleaning contaminated areas and reducing contact with rodents. Regional Digital Push: French Guiana has also officially joined the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) as an Associate Member, approved by CTU Ministers, opening doors for cooperation on technology, cybersecurity, and digital governance across the region.