AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChild Health Double Burden: A new global analysis warns childhood obesity is rising fast in low- and middle-income countries, even as undernutrition remains high—fueling a “double burden” that’s worsening health risks for kids. Measles Alarm: WHO estimates nearly 11 million measles cases in 2026, with outbreaks spreading in the Americas and Europe as vaccination rates fall; experts stress prevention through safe, effective vaccines. Haiti Violence: The UN reports a deadly Aug. 24 massacre in Kenscoff, Port-au-Prince, with 47 killed (including 22 executed in a church), as gang conflict escalates and humanitarian needs surge. Latin America Pharma Manufacturing: Caplin Point’s Colombia unit (INVIMA) confirmed GMP compliance for an oncology manufacturing plant, strengthening oncology drug export pathways across South America. Cancer Trial Update: Akeso’s ivonescimab showed a statistically significant overall survival benefit versus pembrolizumab in a Phase III HARMONi-2 analysis for PD-L1-positive advanced NSCLC. Public Health & Food Safety: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024, with many products classified as highly hazardous—raising health and environmental concerns for farmers and communities. Aging Care in the Caribbean: Guyana received 32 bids for a $1.5B elderly assisted living facility in Enmore, aiming to expand care and access to health services.
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