AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeat & Safety: The UK Health Security Agency issued amber heat health alerts as a heatwave could bring the hottest June day on record, with officials warning about water-related deaths and heat exhaustion risks. Wellness & Community: Kolkata is set for its first-ever immersive International Yoga Day experience, while India’s UN HQ celebration draws about 800 participants and keeps the “yoga for healthy ageing” message front and centre. Cancer Care Capacity: Merck Foundation and Tata Memorial Centre expanded specialised oncology training across 27 African countries, awarding 141 scholarships to boost prevention, diagnosis and treatment skills. Health Policy Planning: Papua New Guinea’s NCDPHA is consulting districts on a 10-year strategic health services plan (2027–2036), aiming to align local delivery with national priorities. Medicine Prices: Sri Lanka’s regulator will revise maximum retail prices for 60 medicines after currency shifts, with inspections and legal action for overcharging. Mental Health Access: South Dakota is funding rural pediatric behavioral health support, strengthening screening and consultation for families far from specialist care. Air Quality Warning: Dhaka hit an AQI of 117, “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” underscoring ongoing pollution risks.
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