AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedicinal cannabis enforcement: Police in Christchurch have charged a medicinal cannabis licence holder after alleged breaches of the licence, including cannabis and paraphernalia found during search warrants, with further action possible. Patient safety and accountability: The Health and Disability Commissioner found Awanui Labs and a senior pathologist breached patients’ rights after a cancer misdiagnosis caused “significant harm,” with the report citing rushed review pressures. Men’s health leadership: Movember has appointed Andrew Little as CEO, aiming to boost community and creativity around men’s health. Public health risk warning: A coroner has highlighted the deadly dangers of autoerotic asphyxiation after a student’s death, urging awareness of rapid oxygen restriction risks. Homelessness support: Masterton councillors have pledged their pay rise to Kim’s Way Night Refuge, backing winter capacity and meals for people experiencing extreme homelessness. Health policy and prevention: New national guidance recommends monitoring children’s high blood pressure from age seven, with screening at 7–9 and again at 13–15 to prevent later heart and stroke damage. Community wellness: A report on weight loss jabs (GLP-1s) suggests they can shift shopping habits across households toward healthier foods.
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