AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGlobal Energy Security: Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping after U.S. airstrikes, a move that could jolt oil markets and push prices higher as insurance and shipping operations tighten. Global Health Research: BRICS launched a joint STI research call for projects spanning water, AI, energy, health, food and materials, with applications due July 3. Mind-Body Wellness: International Day of Yoga (June 21) is driving fresh local and embassy-led events, spotlighting yoga for stress relief, mobility and “healthy ageing.” Maternal & Infant Care: Prisma Health won a $1.6M Duke Endowment grant to expand screening and referrals for maternal mental health and social needs. Public Health Progress: Guyana says it’s nearing elimination milestones for filaria and leprosy transmission through integrated disease elimination strategies. Health System & Policy: U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman is pushing the Fair Care Act to overhaul American healthcare, while the UK debate over scrapping Healthwatch raises fears patients’ voices will be lost. Workplace Mental Health: A WTW survey finds mental health is now a top corporate priority across Latin America, tied to burnout and absenteeism. Community Wellness Support: “Cars at the Spa” in Leamington is partnering with ARC to fund programs for mental/physical health, isolation and addiction recovery.
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