AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoYouth Mental Health: The Philippines is pairing older and younger students in school “buddy” groups to offer safe spaces, peer support and help-seeking encouragement. Prevention: Jamaica is considering stronger measures to curb chronic disease, including eliminating industrial trans fats, a risk factor for cardiovascular illness. Mental Health Access: A U.S. study found only 24% of calls to listed in-network psychiatrists and psychologists led to an appointment, despite patients having commercial insurance. Health Funding: Nigeria approved ₦40.76 billion for primary care and extended health insurance to nearly 90,000 prison inmates. Food Security: Bangladesh ranks 84th among 122 countries in the 2026 Global Hunger Index; the report warns conflict, climate pressures and economic crises are worsening hunger worldwide. Outbreak Watch: Health officials in South Africa are tracing contacts after one confirmed mpox case and two probable cases in Sasolburg. Seasonal Health: U.S. health officials say respiratory illness season has begun and urge flu vaccination, with COVID-19, RSV and pertussis also circulating.
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