AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Health & IDs: Sri Lanka says it’s moving from years of delay into active rollout for a national Digital ID, aiming for first issuance this year and full implementation by August 2027, with a National Data Exchange and a citizen “Supiri App” planned to connect government services. Diabetes Access (UK): NICE has given a positive recommendation for Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin jab Onswik (efsitora alfa), paving the way for NHS coverage in England pending UK regulator approval. Infectious Disease Watch (India): India’s Health Minister J.P. Nadda is reviewing Delhi’s H1N1 preparedness amid a reported surge, focusing on surveillance, testing, and hospital readiness. Cancer Care (Spain): Malaga’s Hospital Regional is part of Spain’s first personalised melanoma mRNA vaccine trial, reporting results that cut relapse and distant metastasis risk versus standard immunotherapy. Public Health Systems: Bahrain’s NHRA is upgrading digital health projects, including the “Madar” system and drug tracking, to improve data access and regulatory oversight. Healthcare Equity & Policy: A new report highlights “zombie” CDC programs—funded but understaffed—raising concerns about gaps in prevention work. Women’s Health: The CHEERS Foundation spotlights how earlier, coordinated care and education can improve women’s health outcomes, citing failures around hepatitis C treatment.
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