AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealthcare M&A: KKR has signed a definitive deal to acquire Medicover India for about Rs 14,250 crore (around $1.5 billion), adding a network of 24 multi-specialty hospitals and ~4,800 beds across South and West India, as the private hospital sector keeps consolidating. Maternal & Child Health: Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1–7), Mumbai neonatologists urged families to start breastfeeding within the first hour and continue exclusive feeding for six months, citing protection against infections and long-term benefits for babies and mothers. Doctor Mobility & Regulation: Delhi Medical Council eased doctor registration for eligible allopathic practitioners by allowing self-declaration, removing extra undertaking/prior approval steps. Hospital Care Update: Apollo Hospital, Bilaspur reported a complex esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, creating a new food passage using the stomach after chemo-radiation. Healthcare Access & Services: Mumbai’s doctors’ strike drew fresh attention as the Bombay High Court took suo motu cognisance and scheduled an urgent hearing, after OPD services were hit. Policy & School Health: India’s NEP 2020 push is being implemented through school health and wellness initiatives, hygiene and nutrition programmes, and eco-focused learning.
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