AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoSTI Alarm: Europe’s STI surge is hitting record levels, with experts warning of long-term harm if people don’t get treated—ECDC data points to England as the worst-hit by volume for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea, while gonorrhoea diagnoses in 2024 reached the highest since tracking began and syphilis more than doubled, including a rise in congenital syphilis. Local Health & Research: Malta’s Cancer Research and Innovation Hub Malta held its first stakeholders’ meeting, mapping funded projects and next priorities across clinical research, screening, data, funding, industry links and patient input. Aquaculture Tech: WellFish Tech says Norway has cleared its non-lethal salmon blood sampling method, with Malta trials also feeding into welfare and survival results. Media & Ethics Watch: Malta’s PBS is under scrutiny after claims involving a presenter tied to a major direct order and concerns about impartiality as election pressure builds. Policy & Care Access: A Lancet MedZero platform launch aims to bring carbon data into healthcare decisions, while broader “best healthcare” rankings keep spotlighting access and outcomes.
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