AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCaregiver Support: Macau’s Social Welfare Bureau plans a new carers’ support centre in the northern peninsula, with training, emotional support and case follow-up, after a recent attempted suicide incident prompted stronger early intervention. Public Health Watch: The Health Bureau reported a 91-year-old severe flu patient moved from ICU to a general ward after influenza A and pneumonia; it also said flu positivity hovered near the warning threshold and COVID-19 hit a high-risk level, urging masks and prompt care. Infectious Disease Risk: A local survey found many Hong Kong parents confuse meningococcal disease with a cold and most children are not vaccinated, highlighting the need for awareness ahead of summer travel. Hospital Services & Tech: Macao Union Hospital said it handled about 11% of public specialist outpatient and imaging services in early 2026 and performed Macau’s first robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee replacement. Drug & Tobacco Enforcement: Customs seized 560,000 cigarettes, 130,000 e-cigarettes and injectable medicines at Macau airport, and Gongbei Customs intercepted meth and ketamine at the checkpoint. Child Health: Kiang Wu Hospital reported childhood obesity in Macau rose to 7.5% (about +2 points from 2020), calling for better weight surveillance and diet and sleep guidance. Pharma Deal: Conba Pharmaceutical secured China/HK/Macao rights to Tris Pharma’s experimental painkiller Cebranopadol, with milestones up to USD111.5 million.
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