AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoDuchenne Care Access: A Tbilisi Court of Appeals ordered home delivery of a breathing machine and medical services for Duchenne patient Beka Shonia, after he said inaccessible surroundings left him unable to get care for years—rights group Partnership for Human Rights calls it a fast, precedent-setting win. Public Health Snapshot: Georgia’s 2025 health system data shows 232 hospitals, 15.2k beds, and 16.8m doctor visits (+6%); new diagnoses rose most for congenital/chromosomal issues, cancers, mental/behavioral disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions, while HIV/AIDS deaths fell to 150. Disability & Legal Action: The ruling also highlights how families may need to use courts to access life-saving equipment when state programs fall short. Food & Plant Health: In Batumi, Georgia’s National Food Agency hosted an integrated plant protection conference, focusing on pest and disease control and biological methods. Agriculture Research: Turkish scientists, with FAO and TIKA support, investigated hazelnut dieback across Georgia’s main growing regions to identify causes and guide farmer recommendations. Human Rights: Human rights defenders condemned the beating of an imam in Akhaltsikhe as a hate crime, alleging police pressure to withdraw a statement. Health-Related Safety: A court-ordered home-care case and multiple injury reports this week underscore ongoing gaps in access to medical support and safe environments.
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