AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRSV Protection in Finland: HUS (Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District) is starting free, voluntary newborn antibody immunisation to prevent severe RSV in infants and other high-risk children, with uptake reported at around 90%. Work-Life Balance: Finland’s STTK is pushing a new debate on shorter working hours, highlighting Finnish firms trialling 4-day weeks and reduced schedules to boost wellbeing and commitment. Wearables in Focus: Oura, founded in Finland, is launching Oura Ring 5 in South Korea with 50+ health metrics and a mandatory subscription, taking aim at Samsung’s Galaxy Ring. Primary Care Guidance: New guidance encourages GPs and physiotherapists to avoid unnecessary shoulder scans, stressing supportive care and time for most shoulder problems. Health Tech Abroad: Finnish healthcare tech is showcased in Malaysia via a spine therapy masterclass and training on Lojer’s Manuthera treatment table. Nutrition Research: A University of Oulu study links regular coffee intake with lower body and visceral fat and improved metabolic markers. Outdoor Wellness: Finland’s open-water swimming culture is framed as a safe, joint-friendly way to stay fit across ages. Environmental Health: EU-funded research is helping Finland and other cities map urban heat risks to improve warnings and reduce heatstroke harm. Mining & Water: Endomines begins an environmental assessment for expanding the Pampalo gold mine in Ilomantsi, including potential raw water withdrawals from Lake Hattujärvi.
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