AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTB Treatment: India’s Patent Office rejected a patent application for BPaL, a six-month, all-oral regimen for drug-resistant tuberculosis. Patient groups welcomed the decision, which may support wider access, though its effect on availability in Tajikistan is not yet clear. Cross-Border Care: Residents of remote Badakhshan districts in Afghanistan report shortages of clinics, specialists and medicines; some travel to Tajikistan for treatment, often at high cost. Child Health: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are stepping up investment in children’s healthcare, with a focus on primary care, early diagnosis and services for rural communities. Health Funding: Tajikistan secured $84.44 million in grants from the ADB and JICA for projects covering health, social insurance and energy.
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