AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHospital IPO Buzz: Temasek-backed Manipal Health Enterprises made a strong debut, jumping about 10.5% on listing and valuing the hospital chain at roughly $9.03 billion, as investors bet on specialised care demand. Maternal Health: A Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia study links moderate-to-severe anaemia during pregnancy with a 27% higher risk of stillbirth after 28 weeks. Cancer Drug Warning: WHO’s IARC classified hydrochlorothiazide, voriconazole and tacrolimus as Group 1 carcinogens, while stressing it’s not a call to stop medicines without medical advice. Outbreak Response: India deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team to Gujarat and Rajasthan after Chandipura virus deaths, boosting surveillance and lab testing. Court on Menstrual Hygiene: Delhi High Court ordered a survey for women-only washrooms and sanitary pad vending in police stations. Workforce & Costs: A report says employers are paying more for group health insurance as staff fall ill earlier and claims rise. Air Travel Safety: DGCA probes Air India’s Phuket-Delhi turbulence incident after reports of injuries following a sudden altitude drop. Public Health Policy: Himachal announced a new health insurance cover of up to ₹10 lakh for poor families.
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