AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarthquake Response: A magnitude-7.7 earthquake in Panama was felt in San José and triggered tsunami alerts for Costa Rica’s coast. The tsunami threat was later lifted; Panama reported building damage and hospital evacuations. Cancer Testing: Laboratorio Echandi has become Costa Rica’s first clinical lab accredited to analyze BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene variants locally, expanding access to hereditary cancer risk information without sending samples abroad. Measles Alert: PAHO says the risk of measles spreading across the Americas is very high, urging stronger vaccination and surveillance as large gatherings and travel increase opportunities for transmission. Early-Onset Cancer: A global review points to rising early-onset colorectal cancer rates in Costa Rica and other countries, though researchers say it is not yet clear how much reflects more cases versus improved detection.
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