AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWeight-loss meds: The UK medicines regulator has approved a daily Wegovy (semaglutide) pill for weight loss and weight management, with dose steps and a switch option for people already on the weekly injection. Diabetes access fight: New Zealand clinicians say Health NZ is “gagging” cardiologists by blocking objections to proposed removal of ethnicity-based eligibility criteria for type 2 diabetes medicines. Public health accountability: Namibia’s health ministry launched a new complaints management SOP, aiming to address neglect, poor communication, and unauthorized sharing of patient info. Maternal health gap: Two new studies highlight missed cardiovascular care for women—starting in perimenopause and continuing through under-referral for advanced heart failure treatment. Reproductive health access: Tompkins County Whole Health says mifepristone remains available via telehealth and mail, after court actions preserved mail access. Nutrition in schools: Nestlé’s Health Routes program now reaches 12,000+ Uzbek students nationwide, adding a hands-on “Food Laboratory” format. Community wellness: A NAACP wellness health fair in Stone County will offer screenings, fitness demos, mental health resources, and nutrition education. Mental health support for refugees: A study finds a self-help workbook plus brief phone support can improve mental health outcomes for displaced refugees in prolonged limbo. Workforce and care: Nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison voted to unionize, citing patient advocacy and staffing needs.
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