AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoScience and Trust: A global survey of more than 140,000 people found trust in science fell to 72% in 2025, below pre-pandemic levels; researchers linked distrust to poor healthcare access and unequal influence over research. Primary Care: Nigeria approved ₦40.7 billion for primary care and plans to expand funding to more than 13,000 facilities. Maternal Health: Ethiopia and a UAE-backed fund launched a $90 million, five-year effort to improve maternal and newborn care across eight regions. Access and Affordability: Oregon’s governor ordered state agencies to explore ways to lower healthcare costs, stabilize insurance markets and reduce administrative burdens. In Iowa’s Senate debate, candidates clashed over rural coverage as clinics and hospitals close and premiums rise. Nursing Homes: A court approved the nearly $1 billion sale of Genesis HealthCare’s 175 facilities; the buyer says they will remain open, with care continuing during the ownership transition. Health Worker Safety: Malaysian lawmakers urged protections for staff on high-risk medical missions after a helicopter crash killed five people, including four health workers.
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