AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHepatitis B Push: Macau’s Health Bureau (SSM) is stepping up hepatitis B screening and prevention, with HBsAg testing now automatically added for more residents (including ages 40+ with no prior record), and follow-up for about 23,000 monitored patients; officials also flagged a moderate prevalence rate (7.6% in adults) and plan free anonymous rapid tests on July 25. Tobacco Controls: Macau lawmakers have advanced amendments to tighten tobacco rules, including wider smoke-free zones around hospitals, health centres and schools, stricter e-cigarette restrictions, and higher fines for cross-border importation of emerging tobacco products. Fitness & Inclusion in Macau: Galaxy Macau’s Galaxy Hotel, Galaxy Kidz Edutainment Center and Grand Resort Deck have earned Certified Autism Center™ designation, with staff autism training aimed at better supporting autistic and sensory-sensitive guests. Local Health Tech in Schools: St Magdalene School launched Macau’s first AI-powered exercise and health classroom, using smart bikes and heart-rate monitoring plus mental health questionnaires to generate supervised, personalised exercise plans. Public Health in the Region: Hong Kong’s CHP reported COVID-19 and influenza activity rising, urging hygiene and mask use for high-risk people in crowded settings. Macau Gambling Safety: DICJ met concessionaires to strengthen measures against illegal mobile livestreaming of casino gambling sessions, including tighter frontline vigilance and coordination with police.
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