AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNewborn Care: India is planning an oral nanodrug for severe newborn jaundice, a potential new treatment approach for a critical condition. Medicine Costs: The government has capped trade margins on anti-cancer medicines at 30%, a move health groups say could make some treatments more affordable. Medical Advertising: New NMC rules set penalties for doctors who breach ethical advertising guidelines, including suspension and removal from the medical register; the Health Ministry is also proposing tighter curbs on prescription-drug ads by pharmacies and wholesalers. Mental Health: World Mental Health Day renewed calls for more accessible support, with coverage highlighting gaps in care and whether insurance pays for therapy. WHO obesity guidance also stresses protecting children’s mental health from weight stigma. Food Safety: Maharashtra plans digital tracking of milk from dairies back to tagged animals to help detect adulteration. Hearing Health: A Chennai conference spotlighted screening and support needs, including for the estimated 125,000 to 150,000 children born with hearing loss in India each year.
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