AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCancer Care: Around 1,500 patients in Sri Lanka face delays in radiation therapy after a faulty software link left a new CT simulator unusable at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. Private treatment can cost up to 2 million rupees. Health Workforce: Jamaica has rehired 157 Cuban medical professionals on individual contracts, bringing its Cuban workforce to 200 amid staff shortages. Malaysia says more than 9,000 contract doctors will receive permanent posts in 2027, while allowances for nurses and paramedics will rise. Vaccination: Florida health officials heard sharply divided views on a proposal to end four school vaccine requirements, including for hepatitis B and chickenpox. AI in Medicine: Researchers in Hyderabad warn that AI tools analyzing chest X-rays can highlight areas that don’t match radiologists’ findings, urging doctors not to rely on them alone. Heat and Heart Disease: Experts recommend tailored heat plans for older people with heart disease, who may face up to seven times the risk of dying during a heatwave.
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