AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoMedicine Costs: India’s Supreme Court questioned why a 30% trade-margin cap applies only to cancer drugs, citing steep markups on other medicines and medical supplies. It asked the government to present broader pricing measures by October 27. Measles Watch: Pennsylvania has recorded 1,078 cases, 207 hospitalizations and five deaths this year. Montreal officials also warned of possible exposure at the airport and a children’s hospital after a contagious child visited both; people without immunity are urged to seek advice promptly. Medical Debt: About one in three privately insured working-age Americans is paying medical bills over time, a Commonwealth Fund analysis found, showing that insurance does not always shield families from unaffordable care. Health Workforce: Malaysia’s health minister plans to propose permanent posts for contract dental and pharmacy officers, following new permanent positions for doctors. Access to Care: A Lagos mobile-clinic scheme provided services to 791 residents of an underserved community over nine months, including free medicines for hypertension and diabetes.
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