AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMenopause & mental health: A University of Oulu study of 2,600 Finnish women links earlier-than-usual menopause transition with higher anxiety and depression symptoms. Child health & medicines: Kela and the University of Tampere report rising use of nervous-system medicines in Finnish children (up to 15.5% in 2025), with ADHD drugs increasing sharply while antibiotic use declines. Burnout at work: A Finnish Institute of Occupational Health study finds 26% of working Finns have elevated risk or severe burnout, pointing to bureaucracy, role conflicts, and workplace friction. Nursing retention: Research from Saudi Arabia suggests nurses’ intention to quit is driven more by organizational commitment than by the physical work environment. Healthcare funding & youth services: The EU Commission approved Finland’s fifth RRF payment request (€229.2m), including support for youth centres with extra health, education and social professionals. New cancer trial in Finland: Orion Pharma says the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1/2 trial of ODM-216, a new biologic for advanced solid tumours. Antimicrobial resistance focus: An EU-led assessment mission to Albania will review AMR surveillance, lab capacity, stewardship, and infection control across human and animal health.
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