AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWHO Leadership Watch: Qatar’s former health minister Dr Hanan Al Kuwari has been nominated for WHO Director-General, joining three other candidates ahead of a May 2027 election. Health Policy & Regulation: Kuwait approved new rules tightening how medicines and medical products can be promoted, including limits on off-label claims and stricter oversight of company representatives. Hospital Operations: Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) redesigned patient flow from emergency to inpatient care, using an AI-enabled patient flow and capacity command centre to cut admission delays. Medicines Access: Iraq is pushing to bring back major pharma firms, including GSK, to expand access to medicines and vaccines, with focus on cancer care. Wellness & Building Standards: Dubai’s EYWA Way of Water is targeting electromagnetic exposure certification alongside major wellness and sustainability benchmarks. Regional Health Risks: Iran and Oman discussed managing Strait of Hormuz shipping amid tensions, with Iran warning military vessels could be barred if terms aren’t accepted.
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