AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChild Health & Nutrition: A new Nature study highlights the “double burden” facing low- and middle-income countries, where childhood obesity is rising fast even as undernutrition remains high—fueling bullying and long-term health risks. Disaster Response (Nepal Floods): India keeps scaling up help for Nepal’s flash-flood aftermath, sending a fifth IAF flight with 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines and an 11-member rescue team; 166 Indians have been rescued so far as the death toll climbs past 1,100. Climate & Public Health: UN warnings point to sea-level rise putting tens of millions at risk, with Mumbai and Kolkata flagged for possible inundation; meanwhile, a Northeast health panel warns climate change and urban gaps are helping mosquito-borne diseases spread. Infectious Disease (Mumbai): BMC data shows a sharp monsoon surge in H1N1 and malaria, with H1N1 up 612% and malaria up 20.1%, prompting screening and treatment steps. Local Health Systems (Maharashtra/Delhi): Maharashtra is rolling out a technology-led health dashboard and hospital star-rating system, while Delhi has sped up nursing home registration renewals to issue certificates within two working days. Food Safety (Mumbai): Mumbai FDA action suspends licences of Eat Club and others over hygiene and pest-control lapses. Nutrition Week (Mangaluru): Father Muller and St Aloysius mark National Nutrition Week with programmes pushing healthy choices for students and the community.
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