AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEmergency Care: Maharashtra plans air ambulance services on the Samruddhi Expressway and Mumbai highways early next year, aiming to get crash victims to trauma centres within the life-saving “golden hour.” Skin Care: The Ayush Ministry has issued standard treatment guidelines for skin disorders across Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with Yoga included, to promote consistent, evidence-informed care. Healthcare Costs: The Centre has urged states to make hospital and clinic rates prominent, while the Supreme Court questioned why medicine price caps cover only some cancer drugs and called for wider regulation. Public Health Innovation: Maharashtra is developing a healthcare “Living Lab” to test community-led solutions and improve care quality, using digital health and AI. Mental Health: A new analysis highlights the gap between rising willingness to seek help and limited specialist capacity, calling for community-based support alongside more psychiatrists. Insurance: LIC will launch three plans on October 19, including Health Shield for hospitalisation and critical illness and a separate cancer cover.
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