AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoDrug Safety Watch (India): India’s health authorities banned 16 fixed-dose combination drugs after an expert review flagged safety risks and weak therapeutic justification, tightening rules under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Preventive Wellness (Asia): International Yoga Day 2026 (June 21) is set to spotlight “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” with experts linking regular practice to better mobility, mental wellbeing, and lifestyle disease prevention. Public Health & Access (India): India’s Supreme Court reiterated that pedestrians have a fundamental right to safe footpaths, calling for dedicated protection laws as cities keep sidelining walkers. Cross-border Health Diplomacy (India-Africa): India’s India-Africa Forum Summit IV was postponed amid an emerging public health situation tied to Ebola concerns, while India’s vaccine and medical support role remains in focus. Healthcare Supply Chain (India): Tata’s iPhone component factory in Hosur faces renewed scrutiny after farmer complaints about possible wastewater contamination, including reports of E. coli in nearby samples. Ebola Update (DR Congo): WHO reports more than 70 health workers infected in the DRC outbreak, underscoring strain on frontline care. Mobility & Health (India): Rajasthan launched PM-eBus Sewa with electric buses to cut urban pollution and improve cleaner transport.
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