AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLivestock Health Alert: The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first New World screwworm case in South Texas after testing a sample from La Pryor, raising alarms for the $15B cattle industry and the risk of severe, flesh-infesting wounds in warm-blooded animals (and rare human cases). Public Health at Mass Gatherings: The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued a measles alert ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing a fourfold rise in Americas cases and urging stronger surveillance, vaccination access for travelers, and rapid response—especially where vaccination status is unknown. Local Health & Wellness Angle: Costa Rica’s forest recovery is being studied beyond satellite tree cover, with researchers exploring how listening to forest soundscapes may better reflect whether ecosystems are truly functioning. Immigration & Work Access: Costa Rica reactivated a legal work pathway for thousands of Cubans (and some others) through a special temporary category starting Sept. 1, 2026, aimed at ending long periods of work-authorization limbo. Health System Capacity: A report highlights Costa Rica’s growing surgery waitlist crisis, pointing to pressure on the public health system. Medtech Growth: CINDE says Costa Rica’s medtech boom is shifting toward higher-value R&D, AI-led healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. Pet Travel Health: Guanacaste Airport reported record pet arrivals and notes health-coordination protocols with SENASA for travelers bringing dogs and cats.
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