AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCounterfeit Medicines Crackdown: Tajikistan’s Dushanbe police shut down an underground operation producing counterfeit children’s syrups, seizing about 35,900 bottles, 405,000 packages/labels, and 600 kg of raw materials; a 42-year-old suspect was detained and a criminal case opened, with officials warning the fake drugs could seriously harm children. One Health Coordination: Central Asia’s “One Health in Central Asia” consultations wrapped up online (June 8–12), aiming to align regional plans on pandemic prevention, food system sustainability, and ecosystem health ahead of a June 25 coordinating council meeting. Diabetes Care Boost: A WHO and World Diabetes Foundation initiative is rolling out diabetes management improvements across Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, including updated care pathways and training, with Uzbekistan using AI-assisted eye diagnostics. Wellness Spotlight: Ahead of International Day of Yoga (June 21), India’s MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh joined a yoga session in Dushanbe, highlighting holistic health and mental well-being. Regional Health Context: A report on air pollution flags Pakistan as the world’s most polluted country by PM2.5, underscoring major long-term respiratory and heart risks across the region.
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