AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Conflict & Public Health: As the US expands airstrikes on Iran for a ninth straight night and Hormuz shipping stays disrupted, health risks are spilling into everyday life—Nigeria reports worsening child malnutrition and poverty linked to the West Asia crisis, while Yemen’s water and sanitation shortfalls are flagged as a preventable public health emergency. Humanitarian Response: The UAE sent 70 tonnes of medical and relief supplies to Venezuela after earthquakes, and also dispatched 980 tonnes of aid convoys to Gaza as needs mount. Healthcare Supply Chains: In Egypt, Cairo’s “Garbage City” recyclers say factories are calling for plastic because war-linked shipping disruptions have created raw-material shortages. Medical Sector Costs: Smaller dialysis providers warn that conflict-driven supply and logistics pressures could push up out-of-pocket fees. Biotech & Treatment Access: Kamada announced a three-year $50m plasma supply agreement for plasma-derived therapies, with sales expected to start in Q4 2026.
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