AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMental Health & Work: Stress-related sick days in the Netherlands rose 12% year-on-year to 49% since 2021, with occupational health services ArboNed and HumanCapitalCare linking the increase to workloads, financial strain, health issues and informal caregiving. Caregiving & Dementia: A new study highlights that caring for grandchildren may help slow cognitive decline, with researchers reporting lower dementia risk among grandparents who provide care. Drug Pricing Scrutiny: A KFF analysis of TrumpRx.gov found mixed results: 17 brand-name drugs are cheaper than peer-country averages, but 15 are higher than averages in 11 other advanced economies. Dutch Health Policy (Euthanasia): A Dutch Health Council advisory warns against standard 13-week pregnancy ultrasound, adding to ongoing debate over prenatal screening practices. Health Infrastructure Dispute: VAMED’s legal fight continues as Guyana’s court process allows government access to hospital construction sites while arbitration over costs and delays moves forward. Dementia Support in the Dutch Caribbean: Bonaire’s public entity marks World Alzheimer’s Day with a person-centred dementia approach and island-wide policy work with VWS and care partners.
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