AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional Health Security: Malaysia is pushing ASEAN to strengthen local production of essential medicines and reduce reliance on vulnerable supply chains. At a WHO Western Pacific meeting, it also called for more community screening, sugar taxes and stronger digital health systems. Affordable Treatment: India will cut prices on 137 cancer medicines by up to 70% from Nov. 9, widening access to treatment. Infant Nutrition: India’s food regulator has proposed prohibiting added sucrose and fructose in nutrition products for babies up to six months old. Traditional Medicine: China’s World Conference on Traditional Medicine called for more international cooperation, research and fairer access. Mental Health Access: An India report found only 11.3% of respondents sought care within a month of experiencing mental health concerns, while more than half reported thoughts of self-harm before getting help. Haze and Health: Fires in Indonesia are sending toxic haze across Southeast Asia, prompting a regional health warning and restrictions on a supplier linked to the fires.
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