AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAffordability: Malaysia plans to launch a basic medical protection scheme in January for middle-income families squeezed by rising costs; 340,000 private insurance policies have reportedly been surrendered. Health System Reform: Nepal’s health reforms need reliable procurement and supply chains, health experts warn, or hospitals risk lacking medicines and diagnostic supplies. Gaza Response: UAE-backed hospitals, clinics and medical aid continue supporting Gaza’s strained health services, with about 30 hospitals out of service. Outbreaks: Kenya confirmed four more Ebola cases, including three healthcare workers, bringing infections to seven. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has killed at least 1,147 people, most of them children under five, exposing gaps in vaccination and emergency response. Digital Care: Taraba State in Nigeria is rolling out a digital system to track patients, treatment and missed appointments across services, from antenatal care to immunisation. AI in Medicine: At a Varanasi conclave, India’s IT secretary said AI could support screening, diagnostics and remote monitoring, while calling for collaboration to bring practical tools to underserved communities.
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