AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDrug Safety in Focus: The EU Drugs Agency reports new and more potent substances are driving higher overdose risks, with opioids (often mixed) still the top cause of drug-related deaths; it also flags inadequate sterile injecting equipment in several countries. Local Health Impact: Cyprus data shows cocaine involved in the majority of overdose deaths in 2024, while Malta is also named among states where cocaine features heavily. Medical Innovation: Genesis Pharma and Alnylam expand their RNAi therapeutics commercial partnership to cover the Nordic region, adding Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden (alongside Malta and other markets). Oral Health Practice: A dentistry piece argues for “reverse evidence-based dentistry,” aiming to better connect everyday clinical observations with scientific research. Community & Inclusion: UAE Games 2026 closed with record participation of 1,000+ athletes, including Malta delegations, and highlighted the Healthy Athletes screening programme. Malta Link: A Malta-registered cruise case in the US ends with a 12-month federal prison sentence for assault, including biting.
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