AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeat & Mortality: The Netherlands reported 911 excess deaths from June 22–July 5, with RIVM saying the cause is unknown but “highly likely” linked to the heatwave, hitting people 80+ hardest. Public Health Leadership: U.S. Senate hearings put Dr. Erica Schwartz’s CDC nomination under pressure, as lawmakers asked whether she can resist political meddling while she vowed to “never betray the science.” Cyclospora Surge: Indiana reported 200+ cyclosporiasis cases, while Kansas said cases doubled to 55 this week; officials stress produce and water precautions as the national outbreak grows. Measles Warning: A Minnesota infant contracted measles after travel to Somalia and required 15 days on a ventilator, underscoring how quickly outbreaks can overwhelm communities when vaccination gaps persist. Cancer R&D: Merck’s partner Kelun-Biotech reported Phase 3 results for sac-TMT in PD-L1–negative lung cancer, aiming to delay progression versus standard chemo-based regimens. Policy & Care Access: France’s National Assembly gave final approval to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, ending a long parliamentary stalemate. Climate-Health Equity: Extreme heat advocates and physicians urged Kingston to strengthen renter protections, calling hot apartments a growing public health risk.
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