AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChikungunya Alert: The CDC issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Costa Rica after a chikungunya outbreak in Guanacaste’s Playa Langosta area, with local mosquito transmission now reported; the Ministry of Health confirmed 4 cases and 17 probable at the start, and the national total has risen to 21 in 2026. Mpox Update: Costa Rica confirmed a third mpox case, a 37-year-old man in Heredia linked to the second case; he’s in stable condition and under isolation. Healthcare Access Pressure: A new CCSS internal audit found public waiting lists totaling 1.44 million “cases” (across surgery, specialist visits, and diagnostics), prompting a formal request for explanations from lawmakers. Wellness Travel: A guide highlights “blue spaces” and ocean time for stress and sleep benefits, while noting tourism’s strain on coasts. Health Tech & Care Continuity: Panama and Costa Rica launched a binational health card for Ngäbe Buglé migrants to keep vaccination and medical records continuous across borders. Oncology News: AstraZeneca announced a bladder cancer treatment aimed at reducing relapse risk and improving long-term outcomes.
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