AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSocial Media Safety: Canada has tabled a Safe Social Media Act that would bar children under 16 from creating accounts on major platforms, with age checks, account deletion, and requirements to reduce addictive design features and harmful content. Public Health & Climate Risk: The UN’s weather agency warns El Niño has an 80% chance to develop this summer, raising the risk of heatwaves, drought, and heavy rainfall worldwide. Infectious Disease Watch: A new analysis on a hantavirus cluster linked to the MV Hondius cruise highlights rodent-borne exposure risks in agricultural and wildlife farming settings, urging a One Health approach. Healthcare Workforce & Access: A midwives conference in Portugal has been hit by last-minute visa denials for key experts from Africa and Asia, threatening progress on reducing maternal and newborn deaths. Research & Innovation: India and France are stepping up university and research ties ahead of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, with healthcare included among the deep-tech sectors showcased. Wellbeing & Care: A story on bowel cancer support shows how patients use online communities and routine clinical visits to cope day-to-day.
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