AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMosquito-Borne Illness: Costa Rica has recorded 6,594 dengue cases this year, up nearly 58% from the same point in 2025. Chikungunya cases have topped 1,000, with most in Guanacaste; Orotina has the country’s highest dengue rate. Coastal Health Risk: A red tide has spread through the Gulf of Nicoya, and cooking contaminated shellfish does not make it safe to eat. Medication Safety: At a suicide-prevention forum in San José, advocates urged clinicians to consider whether medication changes may be linked to severe distress, including akathisia. Safer Hiking: A proposed bill would require guided-hike operators to carry medical and evacuation insurance, disclose trail risk ratings and track participants. Research Awards: Costa Rica’s 2026 Clodomiro Picado Twite Prizes recognized an earthquake early-warning system and research into biocompatible materials for orthopedic implants.
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