AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrug Policy: Italy says it is the first European country to establish a national plan against fentanyl, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced. Pope’s Recovery: A follow-up X-ray showed Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after lung surgery, but doctors advised him to skip an October 27 visit to Assisi; the Vatican says he will not need further cancer treatment. Emerging Infection: France reported the first documented human Shamonda virus infection; the patient, who was severely immunocompromised, died, but investigators have not established whether the virus contributed. The livestock virus has also been detected in Italy, though French authorities report no risk to the general public. Extreme Heat: A study estimates heat caused 50,391 excess deaths in European cities this summer, with Southern Europe hardest hit and climate change contributing to about 65% of the toll. Italy was among the most affected countries. End-of-Life Care: Umbria has approved a regional law on medically assisted suicide.
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