AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCancer Costs: India has capped trade margins on non-scheduled cancer medicines at 30%. Officials estimate the move could save patients about ₹25 billion a year; an expert panel will decide which drugs are covered. Product Safety: Five people, including three Chinese nationals, were arrested in Tacloban over the alleged sale of unauthorized health products. Authorities seized items worth ₱96,205. India has also overhauled medical-device safety rules, expanding digital surveillance. Mental Health: Filipinos aged 18–34 ranked sixth among 84 countries in a global mind-health analysis, with a score of 59. In India, the Mental Health Alliance is calling for people with lived experience to help shape care and policy. Disease Preparedness: China pledged US$2 million to Kenya for Ebola preparedness and drought relief.
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