AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoHeat Plan rollout: The Netherlands’ National Heat Plan starts nationwide Monday, with RIVM warning that heat can hit older adults and people with health problems hardest; KNMI issued a code yellow for Monday and Tuesday and the advice is to drink enough, keep homes cool, and plan activities before noon or after 6 p.m. Public health—scabies: Scabies cases in the Netherlands remain stubbornly high at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, far above 15 years ago, and treatment is still difficult; public health services plan stronger education during student intake weeks and a new guidance app. Research integrity probe (Utrecht): Utrecht University is investigating conflicts of interest after reporting linked professor Joris Verster to personal payments and shares tied to Red Bull and Sen-Jam, raising questions about research culture and quality policies. Maternal and newborn health crisis: New data points to a sharp rise in newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa amid aid cuts, with neonatal mortality up 81% from 2025 to 2026 in the most vulnerable communities. HIV prevention at World Pride (Amsterdam): Madonna headlined World Pride Music Festival’s final night in Amsterdam, with a telehealth partner (MISTR) promoting free PrEP, STI testing and long-term HIV care. Safety—attempted strangulation case (Rotterdam): A man in Rozenburg was convicted of attempted manslaughter after neighbors intervened; the ruling used a new Rotterdam forensic method to detect hidden neck injuries.
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