AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuneral Reform: The Dutch government is drafting a new funeral law that could make water cremation (alkaline hydrolysis/resomation) legal in late 2026 or early 2027, after a positive review by the Health Council—while rejecting human composting and cryomation over safety and dignity concerns. Public Health Watch: In the Netherlands, West Nile virus cases have climbed to 44, with five deaths reported so far; most new infections are linked to mosquito bites, with South Holland the hardest hit. Local Care & Industry: Katwijk City Council is set to decide on a permit for Eli Lilly’s large diabetes and weight-loss pill factory (about €2.6bn), with residents pushing for a referendum over water, energy use, and local impact. Clinical Research: A study suggests inflammatory bowel disease may start biologically up to 10 years before symptoms, pointing to earlier risk detection. Healthcare Workforce: TerraTern says it has placed 200+ nurses and physiotherapists in Germany and Austria, aiming to ease staffing shortages in ageing health systems.
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