AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeatwave Health Alert (Kosovo & Balkans): A severe heatwave is pushing temperatures up to around 39°C across the Balkans, with health warnings focused on vulnerable groups and people working outdoors. Extreme Heat in Europe: Across Europe, hospitals report rising emergency calls and authorities cancel or restrict outdoor events; France saw major pressure on emergency services and multiple heat-related deaths, while the UK keeps issuing heat warnings as records for the hottest June day keep falling. Local Health Access (Regional): Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia ombudsmen agreed to help citizens with cross-border problems, including healthcare access and documents. Health Care Policy (Ireland): Proposed legislation would let pharmacists prescribe contraception in retail pharmacies after an initial GP prescription, with repeat prescriptions possible at pharmacies under clinical criteria. Public Health & Environment (Kosovo/Western Balkans): A report says coal plants across the region repeatedly breach pollution limits, with sulphur dioxide and dust levels far above legal ceilings—an ongoing public health concern. Governance & Health Priorities (Serbia): Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic told supporters he may step down within weeks and highlighted plans including better health care services and lower medicine prices.
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