AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOne Health & biosecurity: ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl says National One Health Mission work includes syndromic, animal-human-wildlife and wastewater surveillance, with 13 priority pathogens to expand from 47 cities to 75 by 2027. Maternal & emergency care: A Kurla woman allegedly waited for a 108 ambulance after a premature home delivery, then was carried to hospital on a bedsheet—raising questions on EMS response. Hospital fire accountability: Maharashtra suspends five health officials over Amravati SNCU fire deaths, citing lapses like non-functional fire alarms/sprinklers and poor ventilator servicing. Nutrition push: Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 launched in Varanasi with a focus on Anganwadi centres and maternal, child and adolescent nutrition. Diabetes reality check: Doctors note blood sugar can spike even on medication due to food choices, timing, sleep, stress and infections. Tech for health: Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 launch in India with a new readiness score and more frequent heart/HRV tracking. Digital healthcare award: Hannah Joseph Hospital wins “Best Healthcare Digital Initiative” at CII WR Health Innovation Awards 2026. Global health cooperation: India’s eighth IAF flight brings 35 tonnes of Nepal flood relief, including tunnel rescue gear and DNA profiling kits. Food safety debate: FSSAI proposes bold red front-of-pack warnings for high fat/salt/sugar foods, amid rising child obesity and diabetes concerns.
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