AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMacao Biomedical Research: The University of Macau’s Faculty of Health Sciences opened its 12th Macau Symposium on Biomedical Sciences, bringing together 200+ experts to share biomedical advances and discuss challenges, with plans to restructure FHS into a Faculty of Medicine from 1 August and launch a clinical medicine programme with the University of Lisbon. Hospital & Patient Safety: The Hospital Authority dismissed a doctor for serious misconduct, stressing patient safety standards. Drug Access & Compliance: SPARC ended its licensing deal with CMS Bridging covering five drug candidates across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, saying the move won’t materially affect operations. Public Health & Medicines: Mannings expanded its “Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines Programme” for a fourth year, adding community collection points across Hong Kong to help prevent misuse of leftover or expired pills. Elder Care & Longevity: Manulife’s Longevity Insight Forum in Hong Kong and Macau focused on quality ageing, independence in retirement, and holistic wellbeing. Workplace Health: Police reclassified a Tuen Mun industrial accident as manslaughter after a worker died following an excavator incident. Local Health Policy Debate: A commentary questions whether Macau’s cash handout is addressing real needs like housing, healthcare and welfare, amid concerns including high suicide rates.
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