AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUniversity of Helsinki Education: The university is boosting bachelor’s places via the open university route, with a plan to reserve 10% of spots for applicants who already completed open studies—an approach that’s already common in many fields and now includes new options like Pharmacy. Drug Development Leadership: Herantis Pharma appointed Dr Juha Savola as Chief Medical Officer, bringing 25+ years of neurology and regulatory experience to support its Parkinson’s disease pipeline. Local Health Governance Scrutiny: An Yle investigation says Helsinki-area politicians and staff spent nearly €360,000 on foreign fact-finding trips since 2024, including a €52,000 Vienna visit for social and healthcare committee members. Health Spending Watch: Netherlands health care spending rose 6.1% in 2025 to €120.2bn, with long-term care the fastest-growing component. Connected Obesity Care: ŌURA and LillyDirect are expanding support for people using GLP-1 therapies, including a free sizing kit for the Oura Ring in Finland. Public Health Policy: Finland’s nicotine pouch legalization is again in the spotlight, with a health agency boss calling it a “huge mistake.”
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