AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDengue Watch (Costa Rica): Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health reports 1,411 cumulative dengue cases in 2026, down 8% versus the same period in 2025, but officials warn a sustained rise since epidemiological week 17 is pushing the curve toward the alert zone; 24 cases are flagged as “dengue with warning signs,” needing close monitoring. Asthma & Nutrition: A new study in Thorax links vitamins A and D to better lung function in people with asthma, using Costa Rica’s GACRS child data and an adult asthma lung-function cohort, with vitamin D also tied to slower lung cell aging. Disaster Medicine (Venezuela, with Costa Rica involved): After twin earthquakes on June 24, an international rescue effort pulled Venezuelan security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores alive after eight days under rubble; reports say Costa Rican rescuers helped, and he’s been taken for medical evaluation. Aging & Care Costs (Costa Rica): Research highlights the financial strain of private elder care in Costa Rica, with monthly long-stay residence costs often far above what pensions cover. Cybersecurity (Regional, includes Costa Rica): Bloomberg reports Israeli AI cybersecurity firm Dream is expanding into Latin America, citing growing demand from governments in the region, including Costa Rica.
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