AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFertility & Rights: A new piece on “selective pronatalism” highlights how some people face barriers to having children, including clinic and insurance cutoffs that can effectively block pregnancy. Yellow Fever Rules: Starting Oct. 1, Costa Rica will require a digital vaccination certificate for travelers to eight additional yellow-fever-risk destinations, with exemptions for infants, older adults, pregnancy/breastfeeding, and severe allergies/immunosuppression. Medicine Costs: Costa Rica set maximum prices for 517 medicines, aiming for near-30% reductions starting Dec. 23 for key health treatments. Rare Heart Surgery in Costa Rica: Heart to Heart Global Cardiac Care says a modified Cone repair for Ebstein’s anomaly will be performed in Costa Rica for the first time, with international specialists training local teams. Public Health & Travel: A Marriott study finds 9 in 10 Latin American and Caribbean travelers view vacations as essential for mental health. Medical Industry Growth: Medical devices make up 46% of Costa Rica’s exports (Jan–Aug), underscoring the country’s expanding medtech manufacturing base.
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