AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndia–France Health & Digital Push: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited French firms to deepen ties with India in healthcare, pharma, biotech, clinical research, precision medicine and digital health, alongside AI and clean energy at an India-France business roundtable in Paris. E-rickshaw Battery Safety Crackdown: India’s MeitY ordered Google Android and Apple iOS to remove seven apps accused of remotely disabling e-rickshaw batteries, after reports of sudden vehicle stoppages and safety concerns. Cross-border Care in the Pacific: Papua New Guinea’s health authorities are exploring a partnership with Indonesia’s Jayapura Regional General Hospital to make it a referral hub for border communities. Heat & Health Risk: France reported a sharp rise in deaths during a record heatwave week, with Public Health France updating figures as Europe braces for more extreme temperatures. Herbal Medicine Manufacturing: A study found that processing methods can drastically change herbal medicine potency, with ethanol-based workflows reducing a honeysuckle microRNA’s antiviral activity compared with traditional water decoction. Healthcare Logistics Upgrade: Geodis won IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its Hyderabad site, strengthening handling standards for temperature-sensitive pharma shipments. Ayurveda Global Ambition: India reiterated plans to position Ayurveda as a global healthcare pillar by 2047.
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