AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeat Safety for Pets: A vet Q&A tackles how to keep older dogs cool in hot weather, advising limited walks to early mornings/evenings, never shaving heavy coats, watching for overheating signs, and using cooling mats, damp towels, paddling pools, and cool water near fans. Wildlife Longevity & Public Interest: Seychelles giant tortoise “Jonathan” (born c. 1832) is again in the spotlight, now named a Guinness World Records ICON at age 194, with reports noting he remains in good health despite age-related changes. Tobacco Control Pressure: Kenya’s tobacco and nicotine tax coalition urges lawmakers to fast-track a Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, warning that vapes and nicotine pouches are spreading into schools and homes and targeting youth. Seychelles Chemicals Capacity: Seychelles is running a two-day training workshop, with UNDP support, to strengthen how the country identifies and manages trade in hazardous chemicals. International Yoga Day Build-Up: Indian missions worldwide are promoting International Yoga Day (June 21), including a Guinness record for the most viewers in a YouTube live yoga stream in Switzerland. Health & Trade Policy Context: A patent challenge is filed against Gilead Sciences over a broad HIV-related compounds application, with groups arguing it should face closer scrutiny before approval.
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