AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Conflict & Public Health Impact: The US and Iran exchanged their biggest strikes since July, raising fears of renewed escalation across the region. Iran’s health minister said 18 people were killed and 108 injured in US strikes, including an allegation that a wedding party was hit; the US said it targeted air defences, radar, maritime assets, mine-laying and communications sites. Regional Safety & Vulnerable Populations: Saudi Arabia accused Iran of attacking the Sidr oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino sailors, while Iran said tankers hit mines. Education Under Pressure in Jerusalem: Palestinian church leaders urged international action after Israel barred West Bank teachers and staff from reaching Christian schools in Jerusalem, risking an open-ended strike and putting the 2026–2027 school year at risk. Winter Respiratory Prevention (Kuwait): Kuwait’s health ministry launched its winter vaccination drive, including seasonal influenza and pneumonia vaccines, with priority for elderly, children, pregnant women, people with chronic disease, and healthcare workers. Health Research & Oncology: Akeso reported statistically significant overall survival benefits for ivonescimab vs pembrolizumab in PD-L1-positive advanced NSCLC (HARMONi-2), with results expected at a medical conference.
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