AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAffordable HIV Prevention: Dr. Reddy’s won tentative FDA approval for a generic twice-yearly HIV-prevention shot priced at $40 per person annually in 120 countries; shipments are planned to begin next month. Delhi’s Toxic Air: Air quality has deteriorated sharply, prompting emergency curbs and renewed concern over health risks as pollution worsens ahead of Diwali. Food Safety: Delhi officials seized and destroyed about 7,000 kg of unhygienic khoya, while a suspected food-poisoning outbreak at a Mumbai wedding sent dozens of guests to hospital. Specialist Care: Mumbai doctors completed a 10-hour liver transplant for a one-year-old weighing just six kilograms, treating a rare genetic disorder complicated by heart and kidney problems. Healthcare Costs: Medical expenses in India are forecast to rise 10.1% in 2027, continuing to outpace general inflation. Medical Innovation: Researchers from the University of Hyderabad and partner institutes developed strong, corrosion-resistant alloys that could improve implants such as hip joints and bone plates.
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