AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiddle East Health & Safety: U.S.-Iran hostilities escalated again as the U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran and Iran retaliated by targeting U.S.-allied Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan; sirens were reported in Jordan and missiles/drones were said to hit regional bases, raising risks for civilians and health services across the region. Gaza Medical Aid: Oman sent medical supplies and equipment to Jordanian field hospitals in Gaza, coordinated with Jordan’s Royal Medical Services and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, as surgeries continued for injured patients. Food Safety: A Tennessee restaurant inspection flagged serious hygiene and handling failures, including week-old queso, fly infestation, unsanitized bread trays, broken equipment, and bare-hand chicken handling—an urgent reminder for food safety practices. Jordan Health Policy & Prevention: Zain Jordan launched a workplace smoking-cessation programme with the Smoking Cessation Clinic at the King Hussein Cancer Foundation & Center, supporting staff with evidence-based treatment. Local Health Context: A Jordan-focused piece highlights improving external-sector resilience, while noting ongoing vulnerability to regional shocks that can indirectly affect healthcare access and costs.
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