AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHospital Access: More than one in four Minnesota hospitals operated at a loss in 2024, and rural service cuts are leaving patients with fewer options and longer trips for care. Conflict and Health: Medical groups warn Yemen’s crisis is worsening, with 9,730 casualties reported by the end of October and health facilities suspending services amid violence, supply shortages and funding gaps. Outbreaks: A measles outbreak has claimed an infant’s life in Grant County, while US flu activity is rising and some hospitals are restricting visitors as respiratory illnesses increase. Health Workforce: Hyderabad’s Osmania General Hospital has capped junior doctors’ and interns’ duty at 48 hours a week, citing wellbeing and patient safety; separately, all 11 local government areas in Nigeria’s Gombe State scored below 40% in a primary-care assessment. Medicine Supply: Ongoing shortages of HRT patches are disrupting treatment for women; pharmacists advise patients to seek help early, with alternatives available under a temporary protocol.
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