AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedical Licensing: Taiwan is investigating allegations that a doctor used a forged US medical degree to obtain a licence; the claims have not yet been verified. Drug Regulation: India is tightening oversight of prescription-medicine advertising and has capped trade margins on cancer drugs at 30%, a move expected to lower prices. Biotech and Imaging: China aims to develop at least five innovative drugs with annual global sales above US$1 billion by 2030. Separately, Midea has completed its acquisition of Italian medical-imaging company Esaote, expanding its healthcare business. Mental Health: Experts warn that shortages of mental-health professionals are limiting access to care, while India’s first transgender postgraduate doctor marks a milestone for inclusion in medical education. Regional Health Risks: Malaysia reports rising respiratory and conjunctivitis cases in haze-affected areas, and Japan’s flu cases have crossed the alert level.
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