AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMyanmar-ASEAN Health & Safety: The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, voiced concern over Myanmar’s Rakhine airstrike that killed 50 and injured dozens, saying it stands ready to facilitate ASEAN discussions on how to assist. Cross-border Health Risks: Malaysia began repatriating nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals from immigration detention despite UN and rights-group warnings that returns may be unsafe amid Myanmar’s civil war; Myanmar state media says returnees received medical checkups during the voyage. Tobacco & Public Health: A new Lancet Global Health study estimates chewing tobacco caused about 251,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with most of the burden concentrated in South Asia—highlighting a major prevention target for the region. Older Persons & Care Access: Myanmar marked the International Day of Older Persons in Nay Pyi Taw, with officials calling for better preparation for longer lives and improved access to health services. COVID-19 Monitoring: Myanmar health authorities reported no new confirmed COVID-19 cases in one update, with most patients stable, alongside ongoing quarantine and lab testing. Community Health Context: Reports from Dawei describe flooding and landslides affecting many villages, with rising death tolls and urgent need for relief support.
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