AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAssisted Dying in France: France has officially legalised assisted dying, with the new “right to assisted dying” law coming into effect after constitutional approval and a final signing by President Macron. Healthcare Regulation & Media: The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate has fined Dutch newspapers for “promoting” Ozempic, adding pressure on how weight-loss drugs are covered in the media. Medicines & Research: A blood pressure drug is reported to potentially slow a rare childhood brain disease, while researchers also report a breakthrough in neuromedicine by keeping human mini-brains alive for years. Dutch Health Workforce: New figures show the number of non-EU dentists in the Netherlands has doubled in five years, underlining ongoing staffing and access pressures. Public Health & Food Safety: Belgium’s salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated eggs has climbed to around 300 cases, while the UK faces scrutiny over fruit and veg supply risks tied to climate change. Dutch Elm Disease Watch: In Canada, Red Deer is monitoring Dutch elm disease after rising cases in Edmonton, reflecting how plant health threats can spread across regions.
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