AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClinical Research: Asia-Pacific accounts for just 7.7% of enrolment in major heart, diabetes and obesity trials despite representing nearly 60% of the world’s population, raising concerns that treatments based largely on Western data may not suit local patients. Cybersecurity: Singapore’s health ministry says recent attacks on six healthcare entities have not disrupted patient care or exposed patient records; a separate breach may have accessed personal details of 4,064 care-sector employees. Ebola Response: MSF warns that international funding is failing to reach frontline workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak remains out of control. Child Health: A hospital in Sri Lanka reports completing the country’s first private-sector pediatric liver transplant. Diabetes Research: IIT Kanpur scientists found that pancreatic immune cells can rapidly suppress insulin release, identifying a potential target for therapies. Care Access: Ghana plans to bring specialist treatment for children and young adults with severe chronic diseases closer to underserved communities. Patient Safety: A review of NHS Grampian found serious shortcomings in clinical oversight and repeated avoidable harm.
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