AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBiosimilars Boost in Ljubljana: Sandoz (via Lek) opened a €99m, fully digital biosimilars development centre in Ljubljana, aiming to speed up in-house drug substance and product development and expand access to effective medicines. Obesity Research in Focus: Slovenian endocrinologist Rok Herman presented new trial results suggesting tirzepatide may activate brown fat in women with obesity—potentially adding a metabolic mechanism beyond appetite reduction. Healthcare Cybersecurity: Telekom Slovenije launched ShieldHealthAdria, a project to strengthen hospital and public health cybersecurity across Slovenia, Croatia and the Adriatic region. AI Infrastructure for Science: The University of Ljubljana unveiled “Frida,” a new AI-focused supercomputing system to support research and industry collaboration. Public Health Watch: A low-pathogenic H9N2 avian influenza case in Hong Kong remains stable with low pandemic risk; authorities urged hygiene and safe handling of poultry. Water Safety for Summer: Europe’s 2025 bathing water report found most monitored sites meet EU standards, with health risks tied to faecal contamination indicators like E. coli and intestinal enterococci. Child Safety Online: The UK plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms, joining a growing European trend driven by concerns about mental health and online harm.
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