AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health & Data: Macau’s population reached 686,500 in H1 2026, with mortality led by neoplasms (473 cases) and circulatory diseases (362), according to DSEC figures. Drug Use Trends: The IAS reported a 10.8% drop in registered drug abusers to 132 in 2025; methadone attendance stayed above 90%, and no HIV cases linked to drug use have been recorded for nine years. Cancer Prevention: The Health Bureau says skin cancer cases are rising faster in men than women, urging sun protection using the “ABC” approach (avoid peak sun, block with clothing/hat/sunglasses, cream with reapplication). Local Health Education: UM’s Faculty of Medicine ran a Health Sciences Summer Camp for 35 top mainland students, spotlighting health-science research pathways. Health & Trade Link: The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair opened with a “silver economy” and “healthy living” theme, signing 49 cooperation deals including big health and related sectors. Safety & Care Access: Judiciary Police arrested a mainland man in Cotai over an attempted murder involving a knife attack; the victim was taken to Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre for emergency treatment.
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