AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPaediatric Burn Care Spotlight: South African biomedical scientist Dr Judey visited the Paediatric Burns Unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto, highlighting how wound-healing and regenerative medicine research can translate into better outcomes for vulnerable children. Prison Health Scrutiny in Mauritius: Foreign Prisoners Network Mauritius is urging an independent review of medication administration and records in Mauritius prisons, after detainees raised concerns about delays, non-receipt, and inconsistent dosing. Prison Death Raises Urgent Questions: The group also called for transparent investigation after the death of 43-year-old Avinash Ramgotee, following prior inquiry findings about drugs, corruption, staff shortages, and medical procedure failures at Melrose Prison. Regional Health & Policy: At the 46th SADC summit, leaders backed resolutions touching peace, health and trade, including continued support for responding to an Ebola outbreak. Medical Tourism Push: Lilavati Hospital plans its first overseas centre in Kazakhstan, aiming to attract international patients for specialist consultations and treatment planning.
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