AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Readiness in Hong Kong: Hong Kong has stepped up precautions after WHO declared the Central Africa outbreak a global emergency, with officials inspecting the Penny’s Bay quarantine facility on Lantau Island and preparing for possible isolation orders. Clinical Trial Momentum (HK): Amplexd Therapeutics received Hong Kong Department of Health authorization to start a Phase 2 trial of its EGCg-based vaginal suppository for hr-HPV–linked precancerous cervical lesions at CUHK with Prince of Wales Hospital; results are expected in Q1 2027. Public Health Research: A new meta-analysis in The Lancet Psychiatry reports no link between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD risk in children, while noting the need to weigh relapse risk if treatment is stopped. Local Safety Incident: An 86-year-old woman is in critical condition after an electric vehicle crash in Kowloon Bay dislodged a railing and struck a taxi, with a 49-year-old driver arrested for dangerous driving. Healthcare Innovation (Region): Singapore General Hospital is working with A*STAR to commercialise an AI-linked antibiotics-combination test, including plans to create dry versions for easier export.
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