AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoPublic Health: Macau’s Health Bureau is expanding hepatitis and cancer screening under the “Healthy Macao Action Plan,” aiming for early detection and treatment; hepatitis B screening for residents over 40 without prior records has already reached over 19,000 people by end-2025, finding more than 1,300 confirmed cases, with wider notifications planned via the Macao One Account. Hospital & Community Care: Macao Union Medical Center will host a “2nd Anniversary Celebration and Public Open Day” on 5 September, with hospital tours, consultations across 18 disciplines (including dietetics and rehabilitation), and health lectures focused on nutrition and other topics. Health Policy & Access: The Correctional Services Bureau is studying extending Macau’s continuing education subsidy to inmates, alongside vocational training and pre-release job support, to improve skills and confidence for reintegration. Health & Safety at the Border: Macau Customs and the Judiciary Police report seizing 100 prescription-only Zopiclone pills from a Hong Kong man at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge checkpoint; testing confirmed the controlled sedative and the case is under further investigation. Wellness Tourism: At PATA Travel Mart 2026, Macau highlighted “responsible tourism” and its “tourism-plus” approach linking tourism with wellness, culture, and community involvement. Local Context: DSEC data shows Macau visitor arrivals rose 8% to 24.48 million in Jan–July, a backdrop for ongoing public health readiness as travel demand stays strong.
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