AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTobacco Crackdown on World No Tobacco Day: Nepal’s Health Minister Nisha Mehta urged tobacco users to quit immediately and warned against vapes and hookah, citing nicotine’s harms and high national death tolls. Youth Targeting Alarm: Experts marked the day by warning children are up to nine times more likely to be drawn to new nicotine products, as flavors, sleek designs, and digital promotion make addiction feel “cool.” Maternal Health Push: UNFPA called for urgent investment in midwives, saying strengthening the workforce is one of the most effective ways to cut preventable maternal deaths. Nutrition Warning in India: Karnataka’s calorie intake is falling while fat intake stays high, raising concerns about a hidden dietary imbalance and rising lifestyle disease risk. Fitness for Real Life: A doctor-backed message highlights walking as a simple, free, sustainable weight-loss tool. ER Nurse Perspective: An ER nurse reflects on burnout and grief after witnessing death and loss—an emotional reminder of the human cost behind healthcare. Public Health in Action: Clinics in Topsail Road are relocating to keep services running, with hours unchanged. High-Altitude Safety: In Nepal’s Mustang, 13 tourists (including nine foreigners) died from altitude sickness, prompting more awareness efforts and portable oxygen support.
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