AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIraq Health Coverage: Iraq is set to expand its national health insurance program into more provinces across Iraq’s Kurdistan Region and parts of central and southern areas, with the Health Minister highlighting closer coordination with Kurdistan’s health ministry and continued Baghdad support for activating the Region’s representative office in the Iraqi ministry. Public Health & Safety: In Mumbai, police say they foiled an alleged mass poisoning plot during Muharram/Ashura after arresting Fayyaz Premji, who was accused of distributing nearly 14,900 zinc phosphide–laced capsules disguised as painkillers or immunity boosters; at least 11 people fell ill and were treated in hospital, with officials reporting they are out of danger. Regional Health Context: Iran’s renewed missile and drone attacks tied to Strait of Hormuz tensions are escalating risks for medical access and civilian safety across the region, including after strikes reported near Bahrain and Kuwait.
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