AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHepatitis B Push: Macau’s Health Bureau (SSM) says it’s monitoring about 23,000 chronic hepatitis B patients, with expanded screening starting from age 40 and free anonymous rapid tests planned for July 25, as officials warn liver cancer risk remains high. Tobacco Crackdown: Lawmakers have advanced amendments to Macau’s tobacco control regime, tightening smoke-free zones to 10 meters around hospital and school entrances/exits and adding stricter rules on e-cigarettes and other emerging tobacco products, including higher fines for cross-border carriage. Heat Safety: The Department of Health urged residents to prevent heat-related illness during very hot weather, stressing hydration, light clothing, ventilation, avoiding strenuous outdoor activity, and extra caution for seniors, children, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions. Public Health Alert: CHP is investigating a human infection of rat hepatitis E virus in a 72-year-old man with underlying illnesses; the patient is stable and officials remind the public to improve hygiene and rodent prevention. School Health Tech: St Magdalene School launched Macau’s first AI-powered exercise and health classroom with MPU and an AI system provider, using assessments to generate tailored exercise plans under professional supervision. Weight-loss Jab Seizure: Zhuhai customs seized 600 slimming injection vials at the ZHMB checkpoint, identifying them as tirzepatide and reminding the public that unregistered injectable medical devices can’t be imported. Sports Medicine Planning: A local commentary argues Macau’s new sports medicine centre should be backed by stable, regulated cooperation with Conde de São Januário Hospital rehabilitation services and ongoing links to specialised institutions. Elderly & Rehab Coordination: Two cross-departmental coordination groups have been set up to oversee Macau’s 10-year elderly services and rehabilitation plans from 2026–2035.
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