AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCybersecurity & Health Systems: Kaspersky reports new Chinese-speaking backdoors, OctLurk and SilkLurk, hitting government networks across Central Asia since January 2025, including healthcare and research bodies—capable of keylogging, password theft, email collection, and remote control. Medical Education & Safety Abroad: A 2026 explainer warns Indian students to “think before going abroad” for an MBBS seat, stressing that a degree alone isn’t enough without proper training and licensing readiness. Food Safety & Livestock Health: Afghanistan’s Balkh State Slaughterhouse says it has started daily mutton exports to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan after health inspections, while veterinarians stress rules against slaughtering sick or underweight animals. One Health & Water for Health: CAREC is taking applications for a One Health media training in Bishkek (Sept 10) tied to a regional conference (Sept 14–15), linking disease spread to animal health and climate; separate coverage highlights how SDG 6 water and sanitation progress is too slow without faster implementation. Wellness & Public Life: Kyrgyzstan’s well-being ranking places it relatively high on healthcare and living conditions, while Tajikistan trails in the same index.
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