AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBreast Cancer Awareness: Doctors say many women perform self-exams incorrectly; using the pads of three fingers and checking the whole breast in a consistent pattern can help spot changes. Patient Costs: The government has told the Supreme Court that hospital overcharging for medicines and medical supplies is malpractice, citing weak bargaining power for patients and steep mark-ups on cancer drugs. Primary Care: Delhi’s primary healthcare network has reportedly shrunk 38%, even as the city deploys 14 ambulances in West Delhi to speed emergency response. Air Pollution: Delhi has begun winter pollution controls as air quality worsens; doctors warn that toxic air can harm children’s lungs and urge precautions such as properly fitted N95 masks. Food and Medicine Safety: FSSAI has put infant nutrition claims by major brands under scrutiny, while Tamil Nadu begins India’s first dengue vaccine pilot study and Odisha introduces a sickle-cell management protocol for pregnant women. Rural Health: Healthcare platform CureBay raised ₹100 crore to expand its rural clinic network and AI screening.
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