AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Surge in DR Congo: The African Union’s health agency says the country has logged 5,021 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,378 deaths, with Tedros warning the outbreak is far from controlled—amid weak state presence and strained health systems. Climate-Health Research Gaps: A UP-led review of 69 studies (2018–2023) finds climate-health work is rising but still concentrated in Luzon, with few studies using long-term climate-health data. Nairobi Hospital Autonomy: Nairobi’s new Health Services and Management Act gives Level Five hospitals more financial and institutional responsibility, with boards and competitively appointed CEOs. Emergency Access in Nigeria: NEMSAS released nationwide emergency call center numbers, urging Nigerians to dial 112 for urgent medical help. Medication Safety Probe (US): A Nashville-area family reports a medication mix-up left a woman paralyzed; Ascension Saint Thomas says it self-reported and is using enhanced safety protocols. PoCT Expansion (UK): HealthTab and Abbott signed a multi-year collaboration to roll out point-of-care testing in NHS-linked pharmacies. Medicare Cataract Pricing: A new report says Medicare is paying less for cataract surgery, pushing some patients to pay more for laser-assisted options. Workplace Mental Health: A new workplace study warns that supervisor trust doesn’t automatically create psychological safety, especially for women and younger staff. Obesity Care Continuity (US): Silver Cross Hospital’s BMI Surgery highlights ongoing weight-loss clinic support after bariatric surgery. Pharma Approvals & Deals: Glenmark won US FDA approval for a fluticasone nasal spray; Mankind Pharma expanded insulin partnerships in India. Healthcare Business Moves: REDICO and One Orchard plan a $1B push into medical office properties via InfraMed Properties.
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