AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPrescription rules for cough syrups: India has ended over-the-counter sales of “syrups for cough,” requiring a doctor’s prescription for cough syrup medicines; lozenges remain OTC, after child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups raised alarms about quality control and misuse. Uzbekistan healthcare oversight: Uzbekistan is reported to be launching mystery-patient inspections of hospitals and clinics, aiming to tighten service standards. One Health in Central Asia: A regional consultation on “One Health” implementation concluded successfully, focusing on pandemic prevention, food systems resilience, and ecosystem health. Diabetes push: WHO and the World Diabetes Foundation launched a diabetes project in Uzbekistan to strengthen prevention and care. Cancer care reform: Uzbekistan is set to launch cancer care reforms in 2027, including a national cancer program targeting a 45% survival rate. Migrant women support (Korea, with Uzbek-language access): South Korea will distribute 11-language web posters (including Uzbek) to help migrant women facing violence access protective services regardless of immigration status. Bilateral health cooperation (Korea–Uzbekistan): Korea and Uzbekistan discussed expanding cooperation including healthcare during a policy consultation in Tashkent. Health & safety abroad: A report on workplace deaths in Turkey noted fatalities among refugees/migrants including people from Uzbekistan.
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