AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClinic Services: Macao Union Medical Center says outpatient clinics and several other services will close on Oct. 19 for the Chong Yeung Festival rest day; emergency, inpatient and hemodialysis services will continue, while assisted reproduction appointments will go ahead as scheduled. Infectious Disease Checks: Macao is screening travellers who visited Russia’s Irkutsk region within 14 days, after a researcher died of unexplained pneumonia. The Health Bureau says the immediate risk is low and urges travellers to report their history. Festival Health Precautions: Residents visiting cemeteries are advised to prevent standing water and mosquito bites, as dengue and chikungunya cases continue in neighbouring regions and local mosquito activity remains high. Cancer Research: University of Macau researchers identified an aggressive liver cancer subtype linked to RB1 gene inactivation and developed an AI tool to identify patients who may respond to a targeted combination treatment. Elder Care: Caritas plans two new community kitchens in Praia do Manduco and Areia Preta, expanding access to meals for older residents and paid work for older adults. Heart Health: A Macao Polytechnic University study found cardiovascular benefits may increase with higher weekly exercise levels, though the findings do not replace individual medical advice.
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