AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChild Health: A hospital in Bacolod, Philippines, reported 140 children treated for respiratory illness in the first two weeks of October, including 120 with pneumonia, and urged families to keep vaccinations up to date. Measles: Manitoba has declared its outbreak over after more than a year; officials say the last confirmed case was in August, with 1,038 cases recorded. Hospital Staffing: A London, Ontario, hospital is cutting 114 registered nurse positions in mental health programs as it tries to address a budget deficit, while adding roles in other care disciplines. Treatment: The FDA approved satralizumab as an at-home treatment for thyroid eye disease, offering patients a new option that can be administered after clinician training. Nursing: Canada’s nurses are calling for a national seniors’ care and workforce plan, citing chronic staffing pressures and millions of overtime hours in long-term care. Nigeria: Doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital have suspended a 50-day strike after the state governor promised to address salary and other outstanding demands.
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