AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld No Tobacco Day: India’s Union Health Secretary launched a pilot Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions app to help schools and colleges self-check and report compliance, with a planned rollout after testing in Rajasthan, Meghalaya and Maharashtra. Public Health Under Strain: Reports say U.S. federal health agencies face major cuts amid Ebola and hantavirus concerns, raising fears about outbreak readiness. Ebola Response in DR Congo: WHO chief Tedros visited Kinshasa as EU and U.S. aid arrived for the Ituri outbreak; health workers report shortages and even expired protective gear, while local burial protocol disputes spark attacks on centres. Hospital Care & Access: Nepal’s Health Insurance Board suspended non-emergency insurance services in private hospitals due to financial pressure, leaving only emergency coverage. Medicaid Scrutiny: A Maryland audit found Medicaid processes may have paid for care for dead or incarcerated people, and flagged delays in care-plan updates. Medication Safety: UK regulators issued urgent alerts and recalls for blood pressure drugs and a Gü frozen dessert due to potentially dangerous dosage or undeclared nut/soya allergens. Mental Health & Violence: Canada reports rising violence and mental health strain among paramedics, with threats and assaults recorded in 2025. Community Health Infrastructure: West Virginia opened a Community Resource Center inside a Medicaid-focused care hub in Clarksburg to connect residents with case management and wellness support.
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