AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChild Health: Mumbai’s civic body is giving deworming tablets to 19.2 lakh children aged 1–19 through schools and anganwadis on October 27, aiming to reduce anaemia risk. Addiction Care: Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched capacity-building for professionals working in drug de-addiction services, as the Health Ministry also steps up efforts against medicine smuggling. School First Aid: Delhi plans first-aid rooms, medical supplies and a dedicated health worker in all 1,086 government schools. Women’s Health Rights: The Delhi High Court allowed a 17-year-old rape survivor to terminate a 29-week pregnancy, saying the 24-week limit alone cannot determine such cases. Elder Care: Kerala’s Assembly passed a bill to protect senior citizens from abuse and exploitation and improve access to healthcare and social security. Patient Safety: AIIMS doctors warned that VIP treatment in hospitals can compromise safety and equitable care, while the Centre has directed states to enforce a ban on reusing single-use medical devices.
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