AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAfrican swine fever response: Croatia is tightening African swine fever controls after new outbreaks, expanding protection and surveillance zones, restricting pig and pork movement, boosting veterinary checks, and culling in infected and high-risk sites—while stressing the virus poses no threat to human health but can devastate pig farming. Drinking-water safety: Croatia has published its first national microplastics results for drinking water, setting a reference value using EU methodology; officials say the key win is a baseline for future monitoring. Local health alert: Impetigo is reportedly spreading in Split, with paediatric clinics seeing more cases among children; experts warn it spreads via skin contact and shared items, and advise antiseptic care and covering lesions. Public health in the region: Serbia and parts of Southeast Europe are facing an intense heatwave near 40°C, with hospitals reporting more dehydration, exhaustion, and heat-aggravated cardiovascular cases. Urban wellness & environment: Dubrovnik has started a “Tree Avenue – Green Ring Around the City” greening project near the historic walls, adding new trees, landscaping, and a drinking fountain.
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