AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBlood Donation Push: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health renewed its call for more voluntary blood donors after World Blood Donor Day, noting 91,348 units collected in 2024 and that demand stays steady for surgeries, cancer care, transplants, accidents, and burn treatment. Malaria Elimination Drive: The Dominican Republic hosted a regional meeting with health authorities from Costa Rica and others to speed malaria elimination by 2027, focusing on surveillance, early diagnosis, timely treatment, and faster response times. Cervical Cancer Screening Tech: An indigenous point-of-care HPV test (Truenat HR-HPV-Plus) was reported as low-cost and formally validated, with strong sensitivity and specificity for detecting cervical pre-cancer. Pharma Access in Vietnam: Celltrion launched two oncology biosimilars in Vietnam, expanding its local portfolio and hospital tender experience. Maritime Health Emergency: Costa Rica’s Coast Guard reported a fisherman survived after severe dehydration following a capsizing, with new details that two crewmates died at sea. Tourism & Wellness Angle: Birdwatching tourism is growing in Costa Rica as travelers seek wildlife-focused, rural trips that can boost local spending.
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