AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRehabilitation Safety: About 200 people were found at an allegedly unregistered Mpumalanga rehab centre, where officials reported overcrowding and unsafe conditions. Two people were arrested, and 14 residents received medical treatment. Food Security: World Food Day renewed focus on affordability: 9.4 million people went hungry in 2025, and 22% of households lacked adequate food. A new national food and nutrition plan is being prepared, with calls to raise the Child Support Grant to the food poverty line. Weight-loss Medicines: Drugmakers warn that illegal obesity drugs are being sold through social media influencers and salons, as South Africa reviews rules for weight-loss medication. Menopause Care: Testosterone use for menopause symptoms is growing, but experts say evidence for benefits beyond low libido—and long-term safety—remains limited. Nutrition Policy: Advocates want high-sugar warning labels and the sugar levy to apply to 100% fruit juice as well as other sugary drinks. Medicine Access: Government has tasked business and officials with advancing South Africa’s pharmaceutical sector and local medicine production.
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