AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMosquito-borne outbreak: The U.S. Embassy in San José issued a health alert for chikungunya in Playa Langosta, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, saying local transmission is underway (45 suspected; 4 confirmed; 17 probable) and urging travelers to prevent bites. Travel advisory: The CDC also posted a Level 2 “Practice Enhanced Precautions” notice for Costa Rica, highlighting repellent, long sleeves, and screened or air-conditioned lodging, with vaccination guidance for some travelers. Public health system strain: Costa Rica’s CCSS board has been stuck without formal sessions for over two months, creating a backlog on hospital and medicine decisions, tied to a dispute over board member swearing-in. Medication safety warning: A Costa Rica report warns that popular weight-loss injections like tirzepatide are not legally registered locally, raising risks of gray-market products. Workplace health policy: A bill would let workers propose vacation dates instead of employers choosing, framing rest as a physical and mental health issue. Wellness trend: A new piece spotlights Blue Zone research, focusing on how people handle stress to live longer.
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