AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedication Safety: Mannings in Hong Kong is running its “Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines Programme” for a fourth year, adding six community partners to expand to 75 collection points. From 26 June to 23 July, people can drop off leftover or expired pills at participating Mannings pharmacies (with listed branch exclusions) and 13 community collection sites. Elder Care Affordability: A Macau Silver Economy and Smart Elderly Care Demand Survey of 792 residents aged 50+ found 84.3% worry about future care and medical costs, and only 19% have stable savings; awareness of smart elderly care is higher than actual use (60% vs 29.2%). Elder Services Oversight: A lawmaker has asked for updates on the “Residence for the Elderly,” including plans for TCM clinics and stronger safety and evacuation measures for residents with mobility issues, plus rent review. Smoking Cessation & TCM Safety: WHO and the local government co-hosted a seminar on clinical safety and quality in Chinese medicine, highlighting acupuncture for smoking cessation and aiming to strengthen local practitioner capability. Influenza Update: Macau health authorities reported an 87-year-old man with chronic conditions died of influenza A (with pneumonia), and a 73-year-old man is in critical condition with influenza B complicated by pneumonia. Wellness for Healthy Ageing: Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau drew 280+ participants for International Yoga Day, themed “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” with health-food tasting and community partners. Public Health in the Community: Authorities also reported a suspected paralytic shellfish poisoning case in Hong Kong after whelk was eaten at home, with one patient discharged and another stable in hospital.
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