AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedicine Access: Essential drugs have run out at many clinics in Papua New Guinea’s West New Britain as fires, heat and smoke worsen health risks, leaving rural and island communities without basic care. Cancer Costs: India will cap trade margins on 137 cancer medicines from Nov. 9, with prices set to fall by as much as 70%. Drug-Plant Safety: A reactor explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Gujarat killed five workers and injured six. Heart Health: Chest pain that eases with rest can still signal angina; a cardiothoracic surgeon warns that symptoms passing does not mean the cause is harmless. Medicare: Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, while projected 2027 Part B premium increases could trim retirees’ Social Security gains.
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