AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInfant Safety: Cuban health authorities report more than 30 infant poisonings linked to homemade herbal teas, some critical. They warn that plant remedies can be toxic to babies. Outbreak Watch: Nigeria says its Ebola virus is genetically related to a case in Kenya, but that does not establish direct transmission; officials have ordered strict screening. Dengue-control teams are expanding fogging campaigns in parts of Baja California Sur. Measles: A global study estimates 15.6 million children under five had measles in 2023—about 40% more than in 2019—amid vaccination gaps. U.S. cases have already surpassed last year’s total. Prevention: Ghana says its type 2 polio outbreak was closed in August and urges parents to keep children vaccinated. Heart Care: Libya’s National Heart Centre in Tajoura has introduced pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation, a technique designed to target heart tissue while limiting effects on surrounding areas. Patient Safety: India’s health-services director has warned hospitals against reusing single-use medical devices, citing infection and equipment-failure risks.
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