AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Sovereignty: France is moving to cut reliance on Microsoft for health data, targeting the Plateforme des données de santé (PDS) that has been hosted on Microsoft Azure since 2019, amid CNIL concerns and fears of foreign control over critical infrastructure. Heat & Public Health: Europe’s extreme heat continues to raise alarms, with reports linking soaring temperatures to major excess deaths and renewed pressure on cooling access—plus new guidance on protecting vulnerable groups during heatwaves. Food Safety for Kids: EFSA-linked warnings in Europe flag glycerin in slushies/granités, saying even one large serving may exceed safe limits for children, with clinicians urged to consider it in cases of sudden nausea, vomiting, or drowsiness. Ebola Economics: A UNDP assessment warns the Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6B, push nearly 985,000 people into poverty, and threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs, as cases and deaths rise in the DRC. Mobility & Care Market: A new report projects the global electric wheelchair market reaching $8.7B by 2033, driven by ageing populations and mobility needs.
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