AGP Executive Report

Health Innovation: A female-led company pitched an AI-assisted movement assessment system at K2Match Monaco, aimed at fitness clubs and preventive health clinics. Vaccination: Flu and Covid-19 vaccines are available across Monaco, with Covid shots fully covered for socially insured residents. People over 15 can get a flu jab directly at a pharmacy; priority groups are encouraged to vaccinate. Sexual Health: Monaco has introduced free, anonymous gynaecological consultations for girls and young women under 21 who live or study in the Principality, alongside expanded information and STI-prevention services.

Women’s Health: Monaco has introduced free, anonymous gynaecological consultations for girls and young women under 21 who live or study in the Principality. The service offers support for urgent concerns, sexual health questions and emergency contraception. Vaccination: Flu and Covid-19 vaccines are available across Monaco, with Covid vaccination fully covered for socially insured residents. Flu vaccination is recommended for older adults and people at higher risk, including pregnant women and those with chronic conditions. Health Innovation: At a Monaco investor event, female-led startup Shosabi presented a sensor-based system that gives users real-time feedback on how they move, with plans to serve fitness clubs and preventive health clinics.

Vaccination: Flu and Covid-19 vaccines are available in pharmacies across Monaco, with Covid-19 shots fully covered for socially insured residents. Flu vaccination is recommended for people aged 65 and over and other at-risk groups; residents over 15 can now get the flu shot directly at a pharmacy. Sexual Health: Monaco has introduced free, anonymous gynaecological consultations for girls and young women under 21 who live or study in the Principality. The service offers support for urgent concerns, sexual health questions and emergency contraception, alongside expanded information and STI-prevention efforts. Active Events: Herculis and Monaco Run have earned an international sustainability certification recognising work on safer, more inclusive events and environmental impacts including transport, waste and energy use.

Vaccination: Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now available across Monaco’s pharmacies, with COVID-19 shots fully covered for socially insured residents. Flu vaccination is recommended for people aged 65 and over and other at-risk groups; residents over 15 can get vaccinated directly at a pharmacy. Sexual Health: Monaco has launched free, anonymous gynaecological consultations for girls and young women under 21 who live or study in the Principality. The service offers support for urgent concerns, sexual health questions and emergency contraception. Dementia Support: A November 17 book launch at Hôtel Métropole will pair author Rhonda Hudson’s account of caring for her father with support for local Alzheimer’s and dementia organisations; 30% of book proceeds will go to groups working with affected people. Sports and Safety: Monaco’s athletics federation has earned international sustainability certification for Herculis and Monaco Run, with the standard covering event health and safety, accessibility and inclusion.

Sports Health: Monaco forward Ansu Fati left Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Lille after 15 minutes with pain in his right leg. Medical tests are expected to determine the injury and recovery time. Heart Health: A preventive cardiologist says affordable staples can support lower cholesterol as part of a balanced diet, without relying on costly supplements. Dementia Care: Monaco-based author Rhonda Hudson will discuss her caregiving memoir at a November 17 event at Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, alongside local Alzheimer’s association AMPA; 30% of book proceeds will support organizations helping people with dementia.

Heart Health: A cardiologist says affordable staples, including pearl barley, can support lower cholesterol as part of a balanced diet—no pricey supplements required. Dementia Awareness: Monaco will host a November 17 book launch at Hôtel Métropole, pairing a caregiver’s memoir with local Alzheimer’s association AMPA; the author will donate 30% of book proceeds to groups supporting people affected by dementia. Sport and Safety: Monaco is set to host a Council of Europe conference on protecting children in sport, putting athlete welfare in focus. Anti-Doping: Marathon runner Ruti Aga has received a six-year ban after investigators found her prescription to explain a failed drug test was false. Planetary Health: The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has honoured wave-energy company CorPower Ocean for innovation, linking clean-energy advances with the wider health of the planet.

Dementia Awareness: A Monaco book launch on November 17 will pair author Rhonda Hudson’s account of caring for her father with the work of local Alzheimer’s association AMPA. Hudson is donating 30% of book proceeds to groups supporting people with dementia. Child Protection: Monaco is set to host a Council of Europe conference on protecting children in sport. Cancer Survivors’ Rights: A European campaign is calling for equal protection from financial discrimination after cancer. Monaco is among 11 EU states and territories with binding protections; campaigners want a five-year standard without recurrence. Athlete Health: Marathoner Ruti Aga has received a six-year doping ban after investigators found a prescription she submitted to explain a failed test was false. Planetary Health: The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has honoured wave-energy company CorPower Ocean for its innovation.

Child Health: Monaco will host the Council of Europe’s sport ministers on November 3–4 at the Grimaldi Forum. The meeting will focus on protecting children from abuse in sport and supporting their physical and mental well-being. Dementia Awareness: A November 17 gathering at Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo will mark the launch of Monaco-based author Rhonda Hudson’s memoir about caring for her father with dementia. She has pledged 30% of book proceeds to organizations supporting people affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Cancer Survivors’ Rights: A European campaign is calling for survivors to be protected from financial discrimination after five years without relapse. Monaco is among the jurisdictions with binding protections, though rules still vary widely across Europe.

Alzheimer’s Awareness: Monaco author Rhonda Hudson will launch her memoir on November 17 at Hôtel Métropole, with local Alzheimer’s association AMPA involved. Hudson is donating 30% of the book’s proceeds to groups supporting people affected by dementia. F1 Health: Max Verstappen says medical checks have found damage to his lower spine and warns that heavy vertical impacts on bumpy circuits can take a lasting toll on drivers. Child Well-Being: Monaco will host a Council of Europe sports ministers’ conference on November 3–4 at the Grimaldi Forum, focused on protecting children from abuse and supporting their physical and mental health in sport. Cancer Survivors’ Rights: Advocates are urging consistent European protections so a past cancer diagnosis cannot unfairly block access to financial products; Monaco is among the places that have adopted legal safeguards.

Child Health and Sport: Monaco will host a Council of Europe conference on 3–4 November focused on safer sport for children, including preventing abuse and protecting young athletes’ physical and mental well-being. Climate and Health: Centre Scientifique de Monaco coral researchers warn that marine ecosystems have little time to recover as warming intensifies; the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has also honoured wave-energy company CorPower Ocean with its 2026 Planetary Health Award. Cancer Survivors’ Rights: Monaco is among the jurisdictions with legal protections against financial discrimination based on a past cancer diagnosis. Advocates are pressing for a consistent five-year limit across Europe, while noting that proposed EU rules do not cover mortgages.

Child Health: Monaco will host a Council of Europe sports conference on November 3–4, bringing ministers and safeguarding experts together to address abuse prevention, child protection and young athletes’ physical and mental well-being. Cancer Survivors: Advocates are calling for Europe-wide “right to be forgotten” protections so people in remission are not penalised by past cancer diagnoses when seeking financial products. Monaco is among the jurisdictions with legal protections, but rules still vary widely. Climate and Health: Monaco marine scientists warn that warming seas are pushing fragile coral species beyond their limits, with little time left for recovery; current policies put the world on track for 2.8°C of warming this century. Planetary Health: The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has awarded CorPower Ocean for developing wave energy as a reliable source of clean electricity.

Anti-Doping: Marathon champion Ruti Aga has received a six-year ban after investigators found she used a fake prescription to explain a positive test for a banned drug. The ruling adds a stark reminder of the health and integrity risks in elite sport. Climate & Planetary Health: Monaco coral scientist Alexander Venn says marine life is already struggling to recover as ocean temperatures rise; UN projections put warming at 2.8°C by 2100 under current policies. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation also honoured coral scientist David Obura, Indigenous rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim and wave-energy company CorPower Ocean at its Planetary Health Awards.

Climate & Health: Monaco’s Centre Scientifique researchers warn that coral life is already struggling to recover as the world heads toward 2.8°C of warming this century. Planetary Health: Prince Albert II’s Foundation marked its 20th anniversary by honouring coral scientist David Obura, wave-energy company CorPower Ocean and Indigenous rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. Safer Care: Nursing professor Luzviminda Miguel will bring her campaign for minimum nurse-to-patient staffing rules to a leadership summit in Monaco in November. Healthy Ageing: Cardiologists recommend building toward 150–300 minutes of moderate activity weekly, alongside strength training at least twice a week, to support heart and muscle health.

Climate & Marine Health: A Centre Scientifique de Monaco coral scientist warns that reefs are being pushed beyond their heat limits, with little time to recover as the world heads toward 2.8°C of warming under current policies. Planetary Health: Prince Albert II’s foundation has honoured wave-energy company CorPower Ocean for its work on reliable clean power; coral scientist David Obura and Indigenous rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim were also recognised at the awards in Monaco. Healthcare Workforce: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo nursing professor Luzviminda Miguel will present a project at a Monaco summit in November, aiming to mobilise students to advocate for safer hospital staffing.

Planetary Health: Prince Albert II presented the Monaco Foundation’s 2026 awards to coral reef scientist David Obura, Indigenous rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim and wave-energy company CorPower Ocean, marking the Foundation’s 20th anniversary. Healthy Ageing: Guidance highlights regular aerobic exercise, strength training and balance work to help protect heart health and muscle as people age. Supplement Safety: A study of 15 red yeast rice products found wide differences in quality, raising concerns about consistency between supplements. Cancer Imaging: Research presented at a European nuclear medicine congress found a next-generation PET/CT scanner produced diagnostic-quality images with scans as short as one minute; further study is needed to assess the approach.

Yachting & Environmental Health: A report from Monaco’s superyacht show highlights the industry’s extreme emissions and ecological impact, bringing environmental health into focus. Planetary Health: Prince Albert II’s Foundation marked its 20th anniversary by honoring wave-energy company CorPower Ocean, coral reef scientist David Obura and Indigenous rights and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. Healthy Ageing: Cardiologists recommend building up to 150–300 minutes of moderate activity a week, adding strength training twice weekly and including balance exercises for older adults. Supplement Safety: A study of 15 red yeast rice products found wide quality differences, a reminder that supplements may not deliver consistent doses or performance. Cancer Imaging: A next-generation PET/CT scanner produced diagnostic-quality images in as little as one minute in a small study, potentially reducing scan times.