AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMicrobiome & fiber push: A new health trend called “Fibermaxxing” is spreading, with researchers warning that low-fibre diets can disrupt gut microbes and raise risk for chronic disease. Rabies alert: Scientists warn El Niño-driven weather shifts could help rabies spread further after outbreaks in Cape fur seals, with fears of more aggressive cases and human/pet exposure. HIV care interruption harms: South African data presented at AIDS 2026 shows people who interrupt HIV treatment are far more likely to develop TB, and risk remains elevated even after restarting and suppressing the virus. HPV rollout in Gauteng: Gauteng Health is calling for consent forms as the Grade 5 HPV vaccination campaign begins. Justice for Dr Michael Isabelle: The family of Soweto doctor Michael Isabelle says life sentences for his killers bring closure, though the loss remains. Workplace health & rights: A CTICC disability discrimination case enters its final Labour Court stretch, while Icasa workers begin a strike over pay demands. Regional health pressure: SADC faces cash crunch amid DRC conflict and Ebola response needs. Weight-loss drug battleground: Africa is becoming a focus for GLP-1 weight-loss medicines, with South Africa seeing legal fights over compounded semaglutide. Women’s health reminder: A local roundup highlights key screenings every woman should prioritise.
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