AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedical Cannabis: Costa Rica’s industry has achieved EU-audited cultivation, licensed THC manufacturing and its first medicinal cannabis shipment to Europe. Pharmacy access for local patients remains the next hurdle. Older Adults’ Mental Health: Health authorities recorded 1,218 depression diagnoses and 78 suicide attempts among older adults in the first 38 weeks of 2026. Women accounted for most depression diagnoses; men made up a slight majority of suicide attempts. Hospital Pressures: Emergency departments have faced severe crowding, with some patients waiting up to eight days for treatment. Surgical waits have fallen by 86 days, but patients still face delays of up to 15 months. Infection Control: A Salmonella outbreak sickened 60 people at a Costa Rican hospital, renewing attention to food safety in care settings. Nicoya Wellness Plan: The government plans a Blue Zone seal, three tourism products by 2028 and expanded support for older residents, though the strategy’s budget has not been announced.
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