AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKidney Care Expansion: Friendship Hospital in Laos says it’s now ready to perform kidney transplant surgery for chronic kidney disease patients, after training and setup with support from Thailand’s Ramathibodi Hospital. Antibiotics & AMR: Thailand’s Thai FDA has approved Nuzolvence (zoliflodacin) for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea, with Dr. Reddy’s and GARDP calling it a key step as antimicrobial resistance rises. Microplastics in Oral Care: A Bangladesh-linked study found microplastics in 26 of 34 toothpaste samples sold across Bangladesh, India, Thailand and Vietnam, prompting a writ petition in Bangladesh’s High Court seeking an investigation and possible market withdrawal. Public Health & Travel Risk: A travel health report warns that “healthy” foods like raw produce and smoothies can still trigger traveler’s diarrhea and other illness when water sanitation is uncertain. Wellness Tourism: Oceania Cruises launched 50+ Wellness Discovery Tours, including tai chi in Thailand and meditation with a monk. Wellness Economy Push: Thailand’s spa industry is backing a plan to make Thailand one of Asia-Pacific’s top wellness economies by 2030. Health Tech in Bangkok: InfoComm Asia 2026 drew 6,638 attendees from 77 countries to Bangkok, with healthcare among the major sectors represented.
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