AGP Executive Report

New ICU in Macau: Macao Union Medical Centre says a more advanced ICU will open next month, after clarifying that a February traffic-accident patient was moved to Conde S. Januário Hospital because he was assessed as stable under standard procedures. Elderly support update: The Social Security Fund (FSS) is proposing more frequent old-age pension adjustments by lowering the inflation trigger to 2%, with possible reviews even if inflation stays below that level for three straight years. Public health monitoring: The Health Bureau (SSM) will tighten health checks for arrivals from 10 African countries at high risk of Ebola, starting today. Flu watch in childcare: An influenza-like illness cluster hit a nursery in Iao Hon, with four children developing fever and cough; the SSM urged seasonal flu vaccination. Smoking protection for kids: Smoking bans now cover outdoor areas within 10 metres of eight additional schools and four crèches, with fines for violations. Primary care demand: New DSEC figures show private clinics handled 76.3% of primary health care consultations in 2025, underscoring heavy reliance on private providers. Heart-health research: A study suggests adults may need 560–610 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise weekly for major cardiovascular risk reductions, especially for people with lower fitness. Hospital open day: Macao Union Medical Centre will hold a public open day on 6 June, featuring free one-on-one consultations and health talks on topics like nutrition, chronic disease and tumour prevention. Cancer tech from UM: UM researchers published Nature Biotechnology work mapping optogenetics patents and translational prospects, aiming to support future clinical therapies. Clinical trial progress: Antengene received CDE endorsement to start a pivotal Phase III CLINCH-3 study of ATG-022 for CLDN18.2+ advanced gastric/GEJ cancer.

Optogenetics & patents: A University of Macau research team mapped the global patent landscape of optogenetics, outlining key milestones, competition, clinical breakthroughs and translational prospects, with findings published in Nature Biotechnology. Cross-border digital health: Hong Kong expanded its eHealth electronic health record sharing, letting residents authorise secure transfers for consultations at selected mainland institutions via the eHealth app. Macau emergency strain: Fire Services Bureau data showed first-quarter ambulance calls rose to 11,515, with dizziness and abdominal pain driving over half of emergency dispatches; officials urged the public to reserve ambulances for true emergencies. Flu watch in childcare: SSM reported an influenza-like illness cluster at a nursery affecting four children; the bureau urged vaccination for the 2025-26 seasonal flu. Heat safety: A temporary heat shelter opened in Macau after a yellow hot weather alert, offering free cooling support for vulnerable residents. Health access day: Macao Union Medical Centre will hold a public open day on 6 June with free one-on-one consultations and health talks on nutrition, chronic disease and prevention. Primary care demand: DSEC data found private clinics handled 76.3% of primary health care consultations in 2025, highlighting Macau’s heavy reliance on private providers. Smoking protection for kids: SSM expanded outdoor smoking bans within 10 metres of eight more schools and four more crèches, with fines for violations. Ebola-related monitoring: SSM said it will strengthen health checks for arrivals from 10 high-risk African countries amid the DRC/Uganda Ebola situation. Exercise for heart health: New research suggests adults may need 560–610 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise weekly for major cardiovascular risk reductions, especially for people with lower fitness. TCM integration talks: Guangdong-Macau TCM industrial park engaged Brazil’s health regulator on integrating traditional Chinese medicine into Brazil’s public health system.

Exercise & Heart Health: New research suggests adults may need 560–610 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise weekly for a substantial drop in cardiovascular risk—far more than the usual 150-minute guideline, with less-fit people possibly needing even more. Macau Public Health Alerts: SSM reported an influenza-like illness cluster at a nursery affecting four children, and also said it will strengthen health monitoring for arrivals from 10 high-risk African countries amid the Ebola situation. Local Safety Measures: Macau expanded its smoking ban to outdoor areas within 10 metres of eight additional schools and four crèches, with fines for violations. Community Care: A heat shelter opened after a yellow hot weather alert, offering free cooling and refreshments. Healthcare Access: The Islands Healthcare Complex (Macao Union Medical Centre) will hold a public open day on 6 June with free one-on-one consultations and expert talks. Tech in Health Adjacent Space: Naqi Logix will demo AI neural earbuds at BEYOND Expo in Macao, translating micro-gestures into device control.

Heart Health Push: A new UK-based study says “substantial” heart protection may take about 560–610 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise weekly—3 to 4 times above common guidelines—especially for people starting with lower fitness. Local Care Market: Macau’s primary health care is dominated by private clinics: 76.3% of consultations in 2025 were handled by private providers (about 3.01 million visits). Infectious Disease Watch: SSM reported an influenza-like illness cluster at a nursery, with four children infected, and urged flu vaccination for the 2025–26 season. Macau Public Health Measures: A heat shelter opened after a yellow hot weather alert, while smoking bans expanded to outdoor areas within 10 metres of more schools and crèches. Tech & Health Interface: Naqi Logix will demo AI neural earbuds at BEYOND Expo in Macao (May 27–30), translating micro-gestures into hands-free device control. Health Services Access: Macao Union Medical Centre plans a public open day on June 6 with free one-on-one consultations and health lectures.

Leadership Change: Manulife Hong Kong and Macau has appointed Wilton Kee as CEO, effective 1 July 2026 (pending approval), succeeding Patrick Graham. Heart Health Watch: A new study suggests adults may need about 560–610 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise weekly—roughly 3 to 4 times current guidance—for stronger protection against heart attack and stroke. Primary Care Reality Check: In Macau, private clinics handled 76.3% of primary health care consultations in 2025, with public facilities covering just 23.7%. Infectious Disease Alert: SSM reported an influenza-like illness cluster at a nursery, with four children infected, and urged flu vaccination. Public Health Measures: Smoking bans expanded to outdoor areas within 10 metres of 8 more schools and 4 more crèches. Ebola Screening: Macau will tighten health monitoring for arrivals from 12 African countries amid Ebola risk. Community Services: A heat shelter opened after a yellow hot weather alert, and Macao Union Medical Centre will hold a public open day on 6 June.

Space & Pride: China’s Shenzhou-23 launched successfully, with Hong Kong’s Lai Ka-ying (Li Jiaying) becoming the first Hong Kong payload specialist in orbit—an event that sparked cheers across Hong Kong and is framed as a shared Hong Kong–Macao milestone. AI in Medicine: Macau University of Science and Technology researchers are pushing AI “early-warning” tools to spot weak disease signals sooner and clearer in complex medical images, aiming to speed up critical decisions during diagnosis and surgery. Public Health Watch: A Lancet Planetary Health study links Southeast Asia’s land-use changes to about 13,000 excess deaths in 2018 from worsening air quality—Macao Polytechnic University is among the collaborators. Local Health Services: Macau Union Medical Center will adjust outpatient services for the Buddha’s Birthday holiday, while emergencies and inpatient care continue. Food Safety: IAM urged residents to stop eating a Thai “shredded pork stick” batch after Hong Kong flagged excessive BHT levels. Health Policy: Macau’s law to license “day hospitals” takes effect Dec 1, expanding private outpatient surgical options beyond clinics.

Cross-border legal ties: Portugal’s Morais Leitão has deepened its Asia reach by partnering with Macau’s Lupi & Associates, aiming to coordinate legal support for cross-border deals across Portugal, Macau, mainland China and Lusophone markets—key sectors include renewable energy, pharma manufacturing and life sciences. Health services access: Macau Union Medical Center says outpatient and several outpatient-style services will close on 25 May for the Buddha’s Birthday compensatory rest day, while emergency, inpatient and hemodialysis continue. Public health watch: IAM is urging residents to stop eating a Thai “shredded pork stick” brand “Lim Jing Hieng” after Hong Kong’s food safety centre flagged excessive BHT antioxidant levels. Local care capacity: Macau’s Municipal Kennel will temporarily close from 1 June for renovation, with a temporary service point at Ox Warehouse and limited suspension of new veterinary/surgery bookings. Health policy pipeline: The Legislative Assembly has passed licensing rules for Macau “day hospitals,” effective 1 Dec, expanding private outpatient surgical options beyond clinics. Big picture: A new week of coverage also highlights Macau’s push for life-sciences outreach abroad and ongoing cross-border healthcare demand.

Space Milestone for Hong Kong: Shenzhou XXIII lifted off Sunday night toward Tiangong, carrying three crew members including Lai Ka-ying—Hong Kong’s first astronaut and the first female civilian orbital traveler—setting up a historic Hong Kong-to-space moment. Macau Health Services Update: Macao Union Medical Center will adjust outpatient operations for the Buddha’s Birthday holiday (emergencies and inpatient care stay running). Food Safety Watch: IAM says a Thai “shredded pork stick” batch (“Lim Jing Hieng”) contains excessive BHT and urges the public to stop eating it while the trade halts supply. Local Care Capacity: Macau’s municipal kennel will close for renovation from June 1, with a temporary service point at Ox Warehouse keeping core services running but pausing new bookings for vet surgeries. Cross-border Health & Life Sciences: Meituan’s drone delivery goes commercial, while Macau’s life sciences push continues via delegations and events, including a radiotheranostics symposium at UM. Heart Health Buzz: New research suggests “optimal” heart protection may require far more exercise than standard guidance—up to about 10 hours a week.

Heart Health Watch: A new study led by Macao Polytechnic University suggests “optimal” heart protection may require far more than the usual 150 minutes a week—up to about 10 hours weekly for bigger risk reductions. Macao Health Services: Macao Union Medical Center will adjust outpatient services for the Buddha’s Birthday holiday (emergencies, inpatient and hemodialysis stay running), and it’s also set to host a Public Open Day on 6 June with free consultations and lectures. Food Safety Alert: IAM urges residents to stop eating a Thai “Lim Jing Hieng” shredded pork stick batch after Hong Kong’s food safety centre flagged excessive BHT levels. Care Access Update: Macau’s law to license “day hospitals” takes effect from 1 December, creating a new private-care tier between clinics and hospitals. Cross-border Health & Insurance: Bupa Hong Kong launched “Bupa Care Bridge” for people using healthcare in both Hong Kong and Mainland China. Local Health Infrastructure: The Municipal Kennel on the peninsula will close from 1 June for renovation, with a temporary service point at Ox Warehouse.

Space Milestone: China’s Manned Space Agency has selected Li Jiaying (Lai Ka-ying) as the first astronaut from Hong Kong to fly on Shenzhou-23, where she’ll operate space science experiment equipment aboard Tiangong. Cross-Border Health & Care Access: Macau Union Medical Center says outpatient and related services will close for the Buddha’s Birthday compensatory rest day (25 May), while emergency, inpatient and hemodialysis continue as usual. Food Safety Alert: IAM urges the public to stop eating a Thai “shredded pork stick” brand “Lim Jing Hieng” after Hong Kong’s food safety centre flagged excessive butylated hydroxytoluene, and it has ordered the batch to be pulled from sale. Local Health Services Update: Macau’s Municipal Kennel will temporarily close from 1 June for renovation, with a temporary service point at Ox Warehouse keeping core services running while new veterinary surgeries and independent pet cremation bookings pause. Heart Health Research: A new study tied “optimal” heart protection to about 10 hours of moderate-to-vigorous exercise weekly—far above the usual baseline.

UFC Spotlight: Chinese “fighting doctor” Shi Ming is set to face India’s Puja Tomar at a UFC Road to UFC event in Macau, with Shi saying the bout will be watched by “half the world,” turning a hospital worker’s overtime into global pressure. Food Safety: Macau’s IAM urged the public to stop eating a Thai-made “Lim Jing Hieng” shredded pork stick after Hong Kong flagged excessive butylated hydroxytoluene, and told the trade to halt sales of the batch. Hospital Access & Safety: Macao Union Medical Center outlined Buddha’s Birthday service changes (outpatient and related services closed; emergency/inpatient/hemodialysis open) and warned residents about donation scams. Care Capacity & Policy: Macau passed a law to license “day hospitals” from Dec 1, and reported 2025 staffing and service figures, including 1,882 inpatient beds and 72.8% occupancy. Cross-border Health Tech: Meituan’s drone delivery moved into commercial service, while Manulife named Wilton Kee CEO for Hong Kong and Macau.

Food Safety Alert: Macau’s food watchdog says a Thai “Lim Jing Hieng” shredded pork stick batch contains excessive butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and urges the public to stop eating it, while ordering sellers to halt supply. Health Services Update: Macao Union Medical Center will close most outpatient and related services for the Buddha’s Birthday compensatory rest day (25 May), but emergencies, inpatient care and hemodialysis continue. Local Care Access: IAM will hold a Public Open Day at Macao Union Medical Center on 6 June, including hospital tours, free health talks, and limited one-on-one consultations. Research & Innovation: UM and partners hosted a Macau International Symposium on Radiotheranostics, bringing over 100 experts to discuss future clinical directions. Industry & Tech: Meituan’s drone delivery infrastructure has moved from testing to commercial service, with nationwide recruitment of low-altitude logistics providers. Cross-border Business: IPIM led a Chengdu seminar to help Sichuan firms expand into Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking markets, with business matching sessions on-site.

Macau Hospital Access Upgrade: The Legislative Assembly passed a bill to license “day hospitals,” kicking in on Dec 1, allowing private facilities to offer outpatient surgical and specialty services without inpatient beds. Local Health Services Adjustments: Macau’s Municipal Kennel will temporarily close from June 1 for renovation; a temporary service point at Ox Warehouse will keep core services running, but new bookings for veterinary surgeries and independent pet cremation will pause. Mental Health Data Gap: Macau’s government won’t share student mental health numbers, even as Hong Kong reports a steep rise. Financial Stress Meets Health Costs: A survey finds over 60% of Hong Kong and Macau residents feel anxious about retirement, with worries including rising living costs and high medical expenses. Cross-border Care Push: Manulife Hong Kong and Macau named Wilton Kee as CEO, while Bupa launched Bupa Care Bridge to cover inpatient care across Hong Kong and Mainland China with outpatient anchored in Hong Kong. Cancer & Pharma Watch: Crescent Biopharma shared trial-in-progress details for CR-001 at ASCO 2026, and ACA Pharma/ Azurity reported Macau approvals for ferumoxytol products.

Macau Drug Approvals: ACA Pharma and Azurity say both Feraheme® and Ferabright™ have received regulatory approval in Macau, a fresh boost for access to ferumoxytol-based therapies. Cancer Treatment Update: HUTCHMED and Innovent report NMPA approval in China for ELUNATE® (fruquintinib) plus TYVYT® (sintilimab) for certain renal cell carcinoma patients after prior VEGFR-TKI therapy. Health Safety Watch: Macau’s Health Bureau is stepping up Ebola readiness after WHO’s emergency declaration for parts of the DRC and Uganda, while stressing the immediate risk to Macau is low. Heart Health Debate: New research tied “optimal” heart protection to much higher exercise levels—up to 560–610 minutes weekly—pushing beyond the usual 150-minute guidance. Local Health Services: The Municipal Kennel is set to shift to a temporary site from June 1 during renovations, with some appointment types paused but key services continuing.

Municipal Health Services: Macau’s Municipal Kennel is set to pause for renovation from June 1, with a temporary service point opening at the former Ox Warehouse next to the site; some appointments will be suspended during works, but key services like follow-up vet care, dog licensing, vaccinations, quarantine, adoption and cremation will continue. Heart Health Research: New findings from Macao Polytechnic University suggest the “best” heart protection may require far more exercise than current public targets—up to 560–610 minutes a week (about 9–10 hours), with bigger benefits for people with lower fitness. Public Health Alerts: Macau is stepping up vigilance for Ebola after WHO’s emergency declaration, while also continuing monitoring for other health risks. Community & Wellbeing: MGM’s HAHALULU trend exhibition has been extended to One Central, and a local “Self-Love Project 30” art show is in its final days, adding a lighter wellness angle to the week’s health news.

Heart Health Research: New findings from Macao Polytechnic University suggest “optimal” protection against heart disease may require 560–610 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per week (about 9–10 hours), cutting heart-event risk by 30%+ versus much smaller gains (8–9%) for people who only hit the usual 150-minute target. Public Health Safety: The Islands Healthcare Complex in Macao warns residents about staff impersonation scams asking for donations or money transfers, urging verification by phone and use of the Anti-Fraud App/hotlines. Animal Services Update: Macao’s Municipal Kennel will close for renovation from 1 June, with a temporary service point set up the same day, while some appointment types are paused. Food Alert: Macau authorities say a Thai “Lim Jing Hieng” shredded pork stick batch contains excessive antioxidant (BHT) and have ordered businesses to stop selling and urged the public to avoid it. Ebola Vigilance: Macau is stepping up traveler screenings after WHO declared an Ebola emergency in parts of the DRC and Uganda, though officials say the immediate risk to Macau remains low.