AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat & Public Health: France says 2026 delivered the hottest summer since records began in 1900, with multiple heatwaves, major wildfires, and a near-40% rainfall deficit; officials also cite a sharp rise in heat-related excess deaths. Cross-Border Climate Impact: Belgium reported 2,935 excess deaths across three heatwaves, underscoring how extreme weather is driving health burdens across Europe. Infectious Disease Watch: Britain faces a growing salmonella problem linked to imported eggs, with UKHSA confirming 528 cases across outbreaks and urging caution. Emerging Vector Risk: UKHSA detected a breeding colony of Zika-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in east London, prompting eradication efforts. Women’s Health & Prevention: France launched a campaign against female genital mutilation, using anti-FGM messaging on public transport ahead of the school holiday period when procedures are most at risk. Health Tech/Research: DBV Technologies will take part in September investor conferences, highlighting its late-stage food allergy patch approach. Digital Safety: A new debate in France and beyond asks whether social media restrictions for children go far enough to protect mental health.
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