AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSick-Leave Reform Debate in Germany: Researchers warn Germany’s plan to tighten sick-note rules could be treating symptoms, not the root causes of rising absenteeism—pointing to mental strain and worsening conditions in healthcare and education, where understaffing, low pay, weak career prospects and high emotional demands are common. Public Health Metrics on Viral Hepatitis: Eurostat reports viral hepatitis deaths in the EU fell to 3,172 in 2023, down 9.3% from 2022, with Italy highest and Slovenia among the lowest (0.13 per 100,000). Heat and Child Health Risk: New data says two thirds of children in Western Europe were exposed to extreme heatwaves in early 2026, raising concerns for vulnerable groups as temperatures and wildfires intensify. Workplace Wellbeing Angle for Slovenia: With Slovenia appearing in the hepatitis mortality figures and Europe facing heat pressure, the week’s health stories underline how conditions at work and in daily life can shape illness risk.
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