AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAssisted Dying in France: France’s National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark law legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide for adults with incurable, life-threatening illness and unbearable suffering, with strict eligibility checks, a reflection period, and review by the Constitutional Council before it can take effect. Food Safety in Latin America: PAHO/WHO, FAO and the University of Minnesota are helping 10 countries—including Uruguay—advance 24 initiatives to strengthen food safety systems using risk analysis in policy and regulation, aiming to cut the burden of foodborne illness. WHO Internship Access: The WHO Global Internship Programme is open to citizens of all 194 member states, with placements across headquarters and country offices, and opportunities posted continuously—good news for public health talent in Uruguay and beyond. Invasive Species Watch (Uruguay-linked research): A Brazil-Uruguay study flags the spread of invasive giant river prawns in protected coastal areas, warning about impacts on native species and potential disease risks.
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