AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCare Under Pressure: A Tehran hospital has closed its main building and moved treatment to its courtyard, while renewed fighting is pushing Yemen’s hospitals closer to collapse and worsening civilian health needs. Regional Health Systems: Oman and Egypt are exploring closer cooperation on health systems, as WHO regional health officials meet in Cairo to set priorities. A Georgetown–KSAU-HS programme is also addressing gaps in patient care. Medical Advances: Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry Medical Services has performed the country’s first robot-assisted lumbar spine surgery. Saudi researchers have sent biological samples to space to study ageing and brain disorders. Access and Wellbeing: Ocugen and Roots Pharmaceutical have completed a deal to bring an investigational gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa to the MENA region. In Dubai, Saudi German Hospital has opened a mental health hub for children and adolescents. Women’s Health: Egyptian femtech initiatives are drawing attention for tackling taboos around women’s health.
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