AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health Alert: West Nile virus is being reported across 16 European countries, with six seeing substantial case numbers in the past month and some deaths—health agencies are urging mosquito-bite prevention as severe illness can include meningitis, encephalitis and paralysis. EU Prevention Push: The European Commission has proposed cardiovascular health checks ahead of World Heart Day, aiming for earlier detection and wider access to reduce premature deaths from heart disease. Croatia Healthcare Access: A Zagreb-area emergency department study highlights a nasal spray combo (sufentanil + ketamine) that can ease pain quickly for children treated in ERs, without injections for many patients. Local Health Workforce: Primorje-Gorski Kotar County is tackling staff shortages with a €250 net monthly bonus for nurses/technicians and 50 scholarships for future trainees. Zagreb Services Disrupted: A ZET strike is now in its third day, with limited tram/bus routes running and waste collection heavily reduced. Wellbeing & Tourism: Wellovar, a new €42m geothermal pool complex in Bjelovar, has opened with 10 pools and an Olympic-standard facility. Food Safety/Trade: Romania and other EU states have asked the Commission for urgent measures for the sheep and goat sector, including vaccination-related flexibility.
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