AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoViral Hepatitis Update: Eurostat reports viral hepatitis deaths in the EU fell to 3,172 in 2023—the lowest since 2011—down 9.3% from 2022, with men accounting for 58.3% of fatalities; Italy, Latvia and Austria lead the death rates, while Slovenia is among the lowest (0.13 per 100,000). Workplace Health: Germany’s planned sick-leave crackdown is being criticized for treating symptoms, not the disease—researchers point to mental strain and worsening conditions in healthcare and education, where women in health/social care average 27 sick days and teachers 24. Heat & Child Health: Save the Children says two thirds of children in Western Europe were exposed to extreme heatwaves in early 2026, with the number already far above 2025 levels—raising concerns for kids in poverty and other vulnerable groups. Health Policy & Access: Slovenia’s centre-right coalition outlines healthcare priorities including pushing the Health Insurance Institute (ZZZS) to be more active, alongside broader EU directive catch-up and budget rebalancing. EU Health-Adjacent Trade: The EU imposed steep anti-dumping duties on Chinese polyamide yarns, used in textiles and also medical supply chains, affecting producers across Croatia, Italy, Spain, Romania and Slovenia.
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