AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCourt Action: Costa Rica’s Court temporarily suspended visitor and vehicle access to the Playa Blanca Marine Wetland in Garabito, citing the lack of a management plan 32 years after creation and ordering a scientific carrying-capacity study before use can continue. MedTech & Life Sciences: BAC is deepening its role in Costa Rica’s life sciences ecosystem, backing medical device and specialized tech firms with financial connectivity and advisory support as the sector grows. Medical Devices Supply Chain: MCI says it now supports Costa Rica’s medtech quality and regulatory infrastructure, serving most of the country’s medical device sector with testing and quality engineering services. Immunization & Trust: A webinar with Costa Rica, Brazil, and PAHO discussed why childhood vaccination rates are slipping and how healthcare workers can rebuild trust through listening and clear communication. Diabetes in Detention (US): A Costa Rican man with type 1 diabetes, Carlos Josue Marchena Marchena, died in Louisiana ICE custody; his family alleges missed insulin, meals, and water, while ICE says he received proper care. Public Health (Regional): Experts discussed measles trends in the U.S., highlighting rising cases and deaths as a reminder of why vaccination coverage matters. Wellness & Longevity Travel: “Longevity travel” is expanding, with resorts blending medicine, nutrition, fitness, sleep, and recovery into guest programs.
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