AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndia-UAE Health & Security Ties: PM Modi spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, agreeing to deepen cooperation across energy, defence, technology, investment and health. Dengue Vaccine Push in India: Takeda and Dr. Reddy’s will launch Qdenga in India’s private market in 2027 after CDSCO approval in July 2026. China Biotech Ambition: China’s MIIT set a 2030 target to grow biotech to about $522B and ensure 25% of first-in-class drugs originate in China. US-China Pharma Rules: Reuters reports the US is drafting guidance that could let pharma firms keep most licensing deals with China, with limits tied to weaponizable pathogens/biotech. Food Safety Crackdown: India’s FSSAI initiated legal action against Nestlé India over infant nutrition products and claims, with Nestlé disputing non-compliance. Medical Tourism Growth (China): Jiahui Health says international patient visits to China surged to 1.28M in 2025, driven by visa facilitation and innovation. Humanitarian WASH Aid (Nepal): Japan provided a $1M emergency grant via IFRC for water, sanitation and hygiene after Nepal flash floods. Clinical Care in the Region (China medical teams): Chinese teams concluded missions in Tanzania’s Zanzibar and Mauritania, delivering surgeries, training and outreach clinics. Healthcare Delivery Gap (India): A Kanpur hospital probe follows a viral case alleging a driver examined patients and prescribed medicines while the doctor was absent.
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