AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoNew Antibiotic Breakthrough: McMaster researchers report a new antibiotic, manikomycin, that targets a previously unknown bacterial vulnerability and shows early activity against drug-resistant pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli. Cancer Drug Access: Novartis Canada and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance reached a milestone deal for public reimbursement of Scemblix (asciminib) for newly diagnosed Ph+ chronic myeloid leukemia. Pancreatic Cancer Trial Push: Princess Margaret’s Dr. Jennifer Knox says Health Canada hasn’t received a license application yet, but she expects clinical trials for a pill (daraxonrasib) that doubled survival in a Phase 3 study. Public Health Planning: PAHO urges countries to boost measles surveillance and vaccination ahead of mass gatherings like the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Housing & Rights: Canada’s Federal Housing Advocate calls for a renewed National Housing Strategy and Build Canada Homes agency to be grounded in human rights. Whale Relocation Update: Ottawa endorsed moving Marineland’s remaining captive belugas and dolphins to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain, with permits underway.
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