AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicine Use Watch: HALMED says medicine consumption in Croatia rose 10% last year, driven by an ageing population; cardiovascular, digestive and nervous-system drugs lead demand, with vitamin D especially high. Water Safety Alert: PFAS “forever chemicals” were detected in two private wells in Lika near an illegal waste dump near Gospić, though public water supply is said to be unaffected. Regulator Update: EMA’s committee finalized its review of ipidacrine medicines, tightening approved uses and limiting them to specific nerve-damage conditions and certain symptomatic treatments. Emergency Readiness: Dubrovnik-Neretva County plans a publicly accessible defibrillator network, with locations and servicing to improve response times. Health Tech & Privacy: A COST Action GoodBrother project explores how smart cameras and microphones can help older people stay independent without turning support into surveillance. Local Health Infrastructure: A multi-million euro project is set to deliver a new Zagreb health centre. Aviation Safety: A small aircraft made a forced landing near Vinkovci, killing the pilot; investigations are ongoing.
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