AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInjury & Safety: A male student allegedly splashed his female teacher with drain cleaner at a school in Rua de Pedro Coutinho, causing burns to about 17% of her body; both were treated at Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre and the case is now with the Judiciary Police. Cancer Care & Prevention: Medical experts at a shingles awareness event in Macau warned that cancer patients and people with weakened immune systems face higher shingles risk, with possible serious complications and high hospitalization costs. Public Health Vaccines: Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority and Centre for Health Protection announced seasonal influenza vaccination programmes starting Sept 17, urging eligible high-risk groups to get vaccinated early. Healthcare Quality: Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong achieved accreditation under China’s International Hospital Accreditation Standards (2021 version), the fifth public hospital to receive it. Biotech & Medicines: Roche signed a $1.53B deal for Simcere’s B-cell-targeting trispecific antibody (SIM0660), while China Medical System licensed and invested in Leios’ 10XB-101 for focal fat reduction. Local Wellness & Community: Macau’s Cultural Affairs Bureau released the 43rd “Books and the City” newsletter, highlighting library outreach that brings reading to places including hospitals. Sports for Seniors: Macau’s Senior Sports Games (Sept 13) will offer home-based exercise activities aimed at improving strength, mobility and cardiovascular fitness for older adults.
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