AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAssisted Dying in France: France’s Constitutional Council has upheld the assisted-dying law, while also striking down a separate under-15 social media ban—both moves are set to reshape how end-of-life care and child protection are handled. Heat & Mental Health: A new AFP report highlights eco-anxiety in France after the summer of heatwaves and wildfires, with millions showing psychological distress and some taking sick leave. Public Health Alerts: Santé Publique France reports local chikungunya and dengue transmission in south-west France, linked to tiger mosquitoes—another reminder that warming climates are shifting disease patterns. Ebola Emergency: The UN warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is spreading exponentially, with deaths surpassing 2,500 and aid funding at risk. Rare Disease Safety: Tavneos (avacopan) has been recalled in the Republic of Ireland after safety concerns tied to deaths reported in Japan, with EU regulators previously recommending action. Climate-Driven Food Pressure: A new analysis argues agrosolar could become a “green land grab” in the Philippines, risking displacement of staple crops and undermining food security.
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