AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoNewborn Care: At least 80 infants died over six months at a special newborn unit in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh. Hospital officials cited prematurity and low birth weight; a local BJP MLA alleged doctors were absent at night and called for an inquiry. Patient Costs: The Centre has urged states and Union Territories to make hospitals and clinics prominently display service rates, helping patients understand likely costs and avoid billing disputes. The Supreme Court has also questioned why medicine price controls cover only cancer drugs and sought wider regulation. TB Prevention: A youth-led government campaign will take tuberculosis awareness and support for timely diagnosis to 55 districts across 11 states. Climate and Health: A global scorecard says India’s climate plan does not adequately account for health, including the harms of air pollution. Campus Mental Health: A Supreme Court-appointed task force is preparing recommendations on student wellbeing, with special attention to vulnerable groups; nearly two-thirds of higher education institutions reportedly lack mental health services.
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