AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoObesity Watch: Uzbekistan is now leading Central Asia on overweight rates, with 64% of adults overweight and nearly one in five (18–64) clinically obese, pushing BMI to 26.5—an issue experts link to major long-term health costs. Heat Safety: With temperatures forecast up to 44–46°C, the Health Ministry urged strict heat precautions for high-risk groups (65+, children, pregnant people, and those with heart, diabetes, kidney or chronic conditions). Childcare Disruption: In Karakalpakstan, kindergartens will temporarily close in multiple districts to protect children from extreme heat. Healthcare Spending: Uzbekistan reported UZS 9.1 trillion in healthcare services delivered in Jan–May 2026, up 14.7% year-on-year, with hospital services taking 20%. One Health Coordination: Central Asia approved key regional “One Health” documents and plans for cross-border drills, unified lab standards, and a shared digital portal to improve outbreak readiness. DMD Treatment Access: Santhera expanded its AGAMREE® (vamorolone) distribution via Biomedica to add Georgia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients aged 2+.
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