AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCCSS Strike Watch: Costa Rica’s public health system is preparing backup plans for a nationwide strike over unpaid salaries, with emergency care prioritized but some appointments, tests, and planned procedures at hospitals, clinics, and Ebais potentially delayed. Private Care to Ease Waiting Lists: The Costa Rica Medical Association says its UNIDOS platform could route 15,000 private doctors to help reduce CCSS outpatient and surgery backlogs by matching patients with available specialists and coordinating follow-up in CCSS systems. HIV Prevention Milestone: Gilead and PAHO announced a partnership aimed at accelerating access to twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention across Latin America and the Caribbean. Wellness & Community: World Wellness Weekend marks its 10th year with a global push around sleep, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and purpose. Local Health & Culture: Hispanic Heritage Month is underway, with Costa Rica tied to the Sept. 15–Oct. 15 celebrations that also highlight community contributions and wellbeing. Wildlife & Public Interest: Rangers reported a rare orca sighting near Cocos Island, underscoring Costa Rica’s ongoing conservation and health-of-ecosystems focus.
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