AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoMeasles Watch: Bangladesh recorded one more measles-like death in 24 hours, bringing suspected measles-related deaths to 643 (551 suspected, 92 lab-confirmed) as 1,027 suspected cases and 126 new confirmed infections were reported nationwide. Tobacco Policy: BTCA criticised the FY27 budget for making nicotine pouches, heated tobacco, e-cigarettes and vapes easier to enter the market, warning it could fuel addiction among adolescents and raise long-term health costs. Budget & Health Costs: Multiple reactions to the FY27 budget highlighted health and social spending, but analysts and groups warned implementation risks and structural gaps could limit impact. Air Pollution Risk: Dhaka was ranked the world’s 5th most polluted city with an AQI of 117, putting children and people with heart or respiratory conditions at higher risk. Sports Health Update: ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was discharged after head injury; scans cleared serious abnormalities after concussion concerns. Public Health in Focus: The government moved to equip upazila health complexes with anti-rabies vaccines, while birth registration is being pushed as a safeguard against child labour.
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