AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedicine Safety: India’s drug regulator warned of a counterfeit version of Defitelio, a treatment for a rare liver condition, after a WHO alert. The counterfeit has not been confirmed in Uruguay, but the genuine batch number was distributed here, prompting concern about products with matching identifiers. Pope’s Health: Doctors cleared Pope Leo XIV for his November 6–17 South America trip, including Uruguay, after surgery for lung cancer. Tests found no need for further treatment; he is expected in Uruguay November 6–8. Emerging Infection: A cat-linked fungal disease, Sporothrix brasiliensis, has spread across South America. Uruguay reported its first outbreak in 2025; severe infections can affect the bloodstream and organs, with greater risks for older and immunocompromised people.
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