AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMental Health: World Mental Health Day brought calls from leaders in Portugal, Pakistan, Scotland and elsewhere to expand access, reduce stigma and listen to people’s experiences. Service Gaps: The need is acute in Afghanistan, where more than half the population faces psychological distress and only 320 hospital beds are available for mental health care; West Africa also faces severe shortages of specialists and funding. Health Systems: The World Health Summit in Berlin meets amid a 23% fall in development assistance in 2025, raising concerns about financing global health and preparing for future crises. Access to Care: Los Angeles County is developing a hospital screening system to connect patients with financial aid and prevent medical debt, while a new CT scanner at a provincial hospital in the Philippines is expected to reduce patients’ travel for diagnostic scans. Quality Improvement: Oxford Hospitals Charity is funding 10 staff-led projects, including better support for families after cancer treatment and a dedicated pleural service.
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