AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaternal & newborn care boost: Uzbekistan has completed its first Ishonch Fund healthcare project, investing $43.5m to modernize perinatal services in 227 centres—upgrading equipment and training with UNICEF, UNFPA and WHO to cut preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Sick leave reform: From July 1, a new temporary disability benefits procedure shifts costs: employers pay only the first 5 sick days, while the State Social Insurance Fund covers from day 6, with payouts based on insurance history and extra support for vulnerable groups. Border emergency access: Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan agreed that ambulances can pass the “Tayan” checkpoint around the clock in emergencies, improving access to care for border communities. Cross-border health cooperation: Uzbekistan and France discussed expanding cooperation that includes healthcare, alongside energy, transport, infrastructure and education. Public health watch: DRC banned mass gatherings over Ebola fears but allowed exceptions for the England match, with officials urging basic precautions like handwashing. Clinical update (global): The FDA approved bulevirtide-gmod (Hepcludex) as the first treatment for chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus—prompting people with chronic Hepatitis B to ask about HDV testing.
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