AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPreventive care push in Rukhi: Georgia’s Ministry of Health backed a large free screening campaign in Rukhi, offering tests for breast, cervical, rectal and prostate cancers, hepatitis B/C, and hypertension, plus free specialist consultations (cardiology, neurosurgery, gynecology), as part of a wider National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health screening drive. Protest-linked health concerns: In Tbilisi, doctors and supporters continued to demand better health protection for detained figures tied to the October 4 protest case, as courts handed down lengthy sentences to pediatrician Giorgi Chakhunashvili and others, while lawyers and relatives warned of deteriorating conditions. Plastic chemical risk study: ENDO 2026 coverage highlights new research linking early-life exposure to DEHP (a common plasticizer in medical tubing and toys) with long-lasting anxiety-like behavior in animal models, raising questions for medical device safety and child exposure. Public safety at the coast: In Ureki, four people were pulled from the sea and one 21-year-old died despite rescue efforts, with officials urging swimmers to stick to lifeguarded areas even when conditions look calm. Health and wellness community events: Tbilisi hosted Studfest Marathon promoting a healthy lifestyle, while vitiligo awareness efforts included a 5K run organized by the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation.
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