AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChildhood cancer access: WHO says survival for children with cancer hinges less on new drugs and more on uninterrupted access to key medicines; stockouts of chemo agents like methotrexate and etoposide are reported in parts of East Africa, with shortages affecting a large share of critical treatments. Medical tech in the region: Koning Health announced Australian regulatory approval for its Koning Breast CT System, designed to capture true 3D breast images without compression. Aid bottleneck in Jordan: More than 900 wheelchairs donated for Gaza’s injured children are stuck in Jordan warehouses near Amman because Israeli restrictions have blocked deliveries, raising urgent concerns for amputee and paralysed children. Regional health diplomacy: King Abdullah began talks in Prague with Czech President Petr Pavel, highlighting cooperation that includes military medicine, logistics, and training; a Czech medical programme in Jordan has treated over 4,200 patients since 2013. Public health and safety: Reports from Aqaba and southern Jordan describe injuries linked to ammonia gas leaks at industrial complexes, underscoring ongoing risks around hazardous materials.
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