AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoMaternal Care Digitisation (India): India’s MoHFW has upgraded JANANI, its maternal and child health platform, adding QR-based Mother & Child Health cards, automated alerts for high-risk pregnancies, due-list generation, and real-time dashboards—aimed at tighter follow-up and continuity of care, with integration across U-WIN and POSHAN and beneficiary registration via ABHA/Aadhaar/mobile to cut duplicates. Public Health Pressure (South Asia): A new advisory urges hydration and sun-avoidance as heatwaves intensify across north India, spotlighting heightened risk for infants, pregnant women, elderly people, and those with chronic conditions. Ebola Watch (Global/Asia): WHO declared a public health emergency over a rare Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, while India signals vigilance amid the spread. Drug Supply & Access (Japan/US): A US jury found Takeda liable for delaying a generic constipation drug (Amitiza) in a pay-for-delay scheme, with damages around $885m. Healthcare Business (Bangladesh/Singapore): BGMEA and Mount Elizabeth Hospital launched a “Privilege Card” for garment exporters, promising VIP access and priority in Singapore’s medical network.
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