AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoH1N1 Alert in Delhi: Delhi health authorities reported 1,777+ H1N1 cases and issued a respiratory advisory urging masks in crowded places, hand hygiene, and timely medical care instead of self-medicating. Medical Regulation: The Centre mandated that when sterilisation is outsourced for medical devices, the sterilisation facility licence number must be disclosed on device labels to improve traceability. Maternal Safety Case: A pregnant Defence Ministry officer was found dead in Dwarka; police registered cruelty/abetment-of-suicide charges after family alleged harassment by husband and in-laws. Breastfeeding Concern: A new survey points to a drop in exclusive breastfeeding for under-6 months, with experts saying hospitals, families and workplaces must do more. Healthcare Access Story: An Indian mother in New Zealand said she struggled to get a doctor appointment for her sick child, highlighting delays in timely care. Traditional Medicine Policy Lessons: Multiple explainers look at how India regulates AYUSH systems differently—especially homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture and yoga—and what that could mean for Africa. Global Pharma Supply: Taiwan is set to receive three India-made medicines amid shortages, with regulators saying monitoring will be strengthened on arrival.
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