AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSubstance Abuse Toll: Sri Lanka’s medical experts say 80–100 people die daily from drug abuse, with many more suffering non-communicable diseases linked to substance use, as the “Ratama Ekata” national operation ramps up. Himalayan Flood Health Crisis: Nepal’s flash-flood disaster on the Nepal–China border has killed at least 579 and left 1,924 missing, with Red Cross warning that 93,000 people are in urgent need and that damaged health facilities and disrupted water/sanitation raise risks of infectious disease. Rescue Policy Shift: After initially rejecting foreign search-and-rescue teams, Nepal reversed course and allowed specialised help from India, China, Australia and South Korea for tunnel rescues, DNA testing and forensic identification. Sri Lanka–Nepal Support: India continues rapid relief deliveries to Nepal, including medicines and food, while Sri Lanka expresses solidarity amid the ongoing emergency. Gut Health for South Asians: A new study suggests there may be no one-size-fits-all “healthy gut” for South Asians, urging more region-specific nutrition guidance for Sri Lanka and India. Care Access & Prevention: Sri Lanka’s health agenda also includes calls to strengthen specialist services and protect vulnerable groups from health risks tied to climate extremes like El Niño.
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