AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMpox Alert in San José: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health confirmed two monkeypox (mpox) cases in men aged 25 and 55 and launched contact monitoring and prevention guidance, urging hygiene, avoiding close skin-to-skin contact with people who have compatible lesions, and not sharing personal items. Vitamin Boost for Asthma Care: A new Thorax study using Costa Rica’s GACRS and ODOLLFA cohorts links higher vitamin A to better lung function in children and adults with asthma, and higher vitamin D to improved lung function and slower lung-cell aging in adults. Health System Pressure at Calderón Guardia: A 71-year-old reportedly waited three days for care at Calderón Guardia Hospital for a broken arm and diverticulitis, prompting complaints about delays and medication access amid emergency demand. Oral Health Leadership: Unspoken Smiles expanded its fellowship network, adding 30 fellows from Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, and Nicaragua to train future oral health leaders and support school screenings. Tourism Spending Shift: New data suggests Costa Rica is welcoming more short-stay air travelers who spend more per trip, a trend with implications for hotels and wellness-focused operators.
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