AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAssisted Dying Law: France has approved a framework for assisted dying for certain adults with serious, incurable illnesses, allowing self-administration of a lethal substance with a healthcare professional present, while implementation awaits government decrees. Uruguay Health Policy: Uruguay is moving ahead with a project to ban social media for minors under 15, requiring platforms to block underage account creation and use, with sanctions for non-compliance. Vaccination Drive: Uruguay’s national meningococcal vaccination campaign is rolling out with appointment-based mass centers in Montevideo (10,000 slots) and multiple sites in Canelones, plus extended-hours options elsewhere. Regional Population Rights: At Montevideo talks on population and development, Amnesty International is urging governments to restore women’s rights safeguards and fully implement the Montevideo Consensus. Mortality Data Skills: PAHO wrapped a regional ICD-11 training course for mortality coders, including Uruguay, to strengthen national health information systems. Blood Safety Watch: A study from Argentina/Uruguay found Western equine encephalitis virus in an asymptomatic blood donor, highlighting the need for strong donor screening during outbreaks.
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