AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoMedicine Costs: The Supreme Court pressed the Centre to look beyond its 30% trade-margin cap on non-scheduled cancer drugs, citing steep mark-ups on other medicines and medical devices. An expert panel is finalising the cancer-drug list; the measure could save patients ₹2,500 crore a year. Hospital Transparency: The Centre has asked states and UTs to ensure hospitals and clinics prominently display service rates, helping patients see charges before treatment. Patient Safety: The NMC directed medical colleges to set up safety committees across 11 areas and appoint nodal officers. The move comes amid reports of a Sion Hospital resident doctor’s death after concerns about workload. Campus Mental Health: IIT Bombay plans to hire 30 counsellors and strengthen professional support for students. Air Quality: The Supreme Court urged people to choose safer, less-polluting firecrackers, stressing risks to children, older adults and people with health conditions. Research Capacity: The ICMR is setting up a high-altitude medicine research centre in Himachal Pradesh.
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