AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat & health impact: New reporting links Europe’s early summer heatwave to a sharp rise in deaths, with “excess mortality” estimates now pointing to well over 10,000 additional deaths across the continent, and Belgium also reporting around 2,000 excess deaths amid ongoing data collection. Reproductive care access: A German case study highlights “shockingly unjust” infertility rules that cover treatment only for married couples, leaving single women to self-fund multiple rounds. Diabetes wound research: An EU-funded project involving Belgium researchers is testing a new approach for diabetic foot ulcers that targets runaway inflammation to improve healing beyond standard cleaning and dressing. Public health & environment: A European Environment Agency review finds most EU bathing sites meet quality standards, but Belgium’s share of “excellent” waters is lower than peers, raising concerns about bacteria after heavy rain. Belgium policy: The federal government has approved an import ban on goods from occupied Palestinian territories, with implementation details still pending.
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