AGP Executive Report
Last update: 44 minutes agoSickle Cell Push (India): President Droupadi Murmu said India will eradicate sickle cell anaemia well before the 2047 target, citing early screening of 7 crore people (0–40) and identification of 2.5 lakh affected individuals and 20 lakh carriers. Healthy Ageing (Yoga): Ahead of International Day of Yoga on June 21, Cambodia will observe “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” highlighting yoga’s role in mobility, balance, stress reduction and emotional well-being. Healthcare VC (India): HealthQuad secured Rs 550 crore for Fund III (target Rs 1,700 crore) and made its first investment in Lifesigns, an AI remote patient monitoring platform. Digital Health Governance (India): India’s Delhi High Court upheld the temporary Telegram block tied to NEET exam leak concerns, with users shifting toward VPNs and other messaging apps. Ebola Strain (DRC): WHO reported 75 Ebola infections among health workers with 17 deaths, warning the outbreak is exacting a heavy toll on an already understaffed health system. Medical Integrity (India): Delhi ACB arrested a former DGHS procurement official over alleged manipulation in medicine and medical equipment tenders. Wellness & Care Delivery (Asia): Manipal’s Kasturba Hospital, Udupi, completed its first gender-affirming genital surgery for a transgender woman, marking a service expansion. Tech Oversight (US, China-linked wearables): US senators asked the FCC to investigate security risks from Chinese-made health wearables and fitness trackers, citing potential biometric data exposure.
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