AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTobacco Warnings: Serbia is set to require graphic health warnings on cigarette packs from June 1, 2027, including images such as a black toe, tongue cancer and coughing up blood, plus quit-smoking help lines—an approach already seen in North Macedonia and Turkey. Infectious Disease Alert: West Nile virus is being reported across 16 European countries, with six seeing higher case numbers in the past month and some deaths; most infections are mild or symptom-free, but a small share can lead to severe illness affecting the brain and nerves. US Drug Tariffs (North Macedonia Included): The US has exempted certain specialty medicines and their ingredients from a planned 100% tariff, with North Macedonia listed among 20 eligible jurisdictions; the zero-tariff applies only to specific categories like rare-disease drugs, fertility treatments, cell and gene therapies, and antibody-drug conjugates. Cross-Border Care Dispute: In the Iva Mihaylova road-accident case, Bulgarian MPs and Mihaylova’s side say she cannot access needed spinal treatment in North Macedonia and that her health is deteriorating; the next hearing is scheduled for November 9.
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