AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCOVID-19 & Flu Watch (HK): Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection says COVID-19 activity is rising again, reaching a one-year high, alongside a continued seasonal influenza uptick. It urges the public to keep strict personal and environmental hygiene, and asks high-risk people (including those with underlying conditions or who are immunocompromised) to wear surgical masks in crowded places and on public transport. Hepatitis B Push (Macau): Macau’s Health Bureau expands hepatitis B screening and prevention, with officials warning infection may affect up to 7–8 in 100 residents. The plan includes broader screening, wider treatment access, and follow-up for tens of thousands of patients, tied to World Hepatitis Day on July 28. Tobacco Controls (Macau): Macau lawmakers back amendments that would widen smoke-free areas around hospitals, health centres, and schools, tighten e-cigarette rules, and raise penalties for illegal import of emerging tobacco products. Weight-loss Drugs (Mainland study): A Mainland cross-sectional study looks at factors linked to whether overweight and obese adults accept weight-loss drugs. Wellness Trade (Macau): The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair runs Aug 6–9 in Cotai Expo, themed “Silver Economy” and “Healthy Living,” spotlighting physical and mental wellness products.
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