AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPatient Safety: Philippine authorities arrested five people in Tacloban over the alleged sale of unauthorized health products, seizing goods worth 96,205 pesos. Global Health Funding: Zambia and the US signed a five-year health partnership worth $2.49 billion after separating it from minerals negotiations and resolving a dispute over data sharing. Mental Health: The Philippine Mental Health Association opposed a proposed social media ban for under-18s, arguing that safer platforms, school support and early intervention are needed to address youth harm. Maternal Care: Israeli specialists trained Nigerian health workers in emergency childbirth care, including treatment for severe bleeding and blood transfusions. Access and Workforce: Malaysia’s 2027 healthcare budget must translate into shorter waits and fairer access, a public health expert said, welcoming plans to make more than 9,000 contract doctors permanent. Ghana, meanwhile, reported active NHIS membership had reached 70%, up from 56.3% in 2024. Medicines: A Nuffield Trust briefing warns Brexit is adding to UK medicine shortages by making cross-border supply more difficult, while shortages of drugs such as antibiotics and epilepsy medicines have affected patients.
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