AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMosquito-borne disease alert: The U.S. Embassy in San José issued a health alert for chikungunya in Playa Langosta, Santa Cruz (Guanacaste), saying local transmission is underway; the CDC advises enhanced precautions, insect bite prevention, and notes vaccination for travelers to outbreak areas, with pregnant women urged to avoid travel. Public health & safety: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health and the CDC also flagged the broader risk for travelers in the region, with suspected and confirmed/probable cases reported in the alert. Health system watch: A separate report highlights concerns about CCSS board paralysis, saying health decisions are stuck “in limbo,” raising worries for continuity of care. Wellness & lifestyle: A guide explains GLP-1—how the fullness and blood-sugar hormone works—and why it’s driving today’s weight-loss conversation. Local environment & health: Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean saw a multi-agency response after a sperm whale died in a natural pool near Cahuita, with teams removing remains to limit environmental and public health impacts.
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