AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMosquito-Borne Disease: Macau’s Health Bureau urged residents to guard against dengue and chikungunya while visiting cemeteries for Chong Yeong Festival. Mosquito activity remains high; September’s ovitrap index was 55.8%. Elder Care: A Macau symposium explored palliative services and advance care planning as residents aged 65 and over reached 15.3% of the population, making Macau an “aged society.” 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 benefit from a targeted treatment approach. Flu: The Health Bureau reported six influenza-like illness clusters involving 42 students; 26 tested positive for Influenza A, and two students were hospitalised in stable condition. Medicine Safety: Joint Hong Kong-Macau enforcement operations uncovered suspected smuggling of medicines and health products, including about 790,000 suspected controlled pharmaceutical products seized by Hong Kong Customs and goods worth MOP2.7 million seized by Macau Customs. Cross-Border Care: HSBC Life opened a Macau healthcare lounge offering eligible policyholders appointment coordination and medical escort services.
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