AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInsurance Growth: First-time health-policy buyers in India’s smaller cities rose 351% between FY22 and FY26, making up 67% of new buyers as younger families choose higher coverage. Medical Devices: India extended its production incentive scheme through 2035–36 and relaxed rules to attract investment. Cancer Care: New price rules have cut prices on some cancer medicines by more than 96%, though patented therapies may not qualify for the steep reductions. Air Pollution: Post-Diwali smog brought a rise in respiratory distress and hospital visits across Delhi-NCR, renewing calls for urgent action. Prevention Gaps: India has reached immunisation milestones, but millions still miss shots; a survey also estimates 38.6 million adults have undiagnosed diabetes. Regional Health: BIMSTEC officials met in Colombo to advance cooperation, while Thailand is pushing for an ASEAN emergency public health centre.
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