AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCCSS Strike Prep: Costa Rica’s health workers are preparing a nationwide 24-hour strike starting 6 a.m. tomorrow over ongoing payroll problems tied to a new CCSS system introduced in July, with unions saying some employees have faced partial or missing salaries across hospitals, clinics, and Ebais. HIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO announced a new regional pathway to expand access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) for HIV prevention (PrEP) across PAHO Member States, including Costa Rica, using PAHO’s regional purchasing system to help close access gaps. MedTech Growth: Costa Rica is highlighted as a global MedTech hub, with 18 of the world’s top 35 medical device companies manufacturing there and exports topping $10.9B in 2025, as the sector keeps scaling. Wellness Tourism: The “Wellness Pura Vida” strategy is pushing Costa Rica tourism as a health destination, linking forest therapy, volcanic hydrotherapy, and nature-based retreats to mental and physical wellness. Local Health Tech: Apple’s hypertension notifications may not be available on Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4 in 33 regions, with regulatory clearances still in process.
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