AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedical Access & Justice: Iva Mihaylova, charged after a 2025 crash near Kocani, says her health is worsening and she urgently needs spinal treatment abroad because the procedure isn’t available in North Macedonia; she claims she can’t travel to Bulgaria due to document confiscation tied to her court case. Human Rights Spotlight: Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova raised Mihaylova’s case at the UN, saying Bulgaria offered treatment options or a medical team, but Skopje did not agree—adding pressure on how medical care is handled during legal proceedings. Antibiotic Stewardship (Regional): Bulgaria reports a sustained drop in antibiotic use after mandatory digital prescriptions introduced in 2024, with outpatient use down further in 2025–2026—an example of how tighter prescribing rules can reduce consumption. Healthcare Workforce Context: A rural doctor story from the region highlights how ageing medical staff and shortages of younger doctors keep care running in remote communities. Pharma Policy (Global, Includes North Macedonia): The US Commerce Department clarified specialty-drug tariff exemptions ahead of September 29, listing North Macedonia among eligible jurisdictions for zero tariffs on specified medicines and ingredients under trade/security frameworks.
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