AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChikungunya Alert (Guanacaste): The CDC issued a Level 2 travel notice for Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province after an active chikungunya outbreak was confirmed in Playa Langosta, with local mosquito transmission now underway—meaning visitors face risk from bites in the area, not just from imported cases. Mosquito-Season Guidance: Health authorities have been fumigating homes and removing breeding sites; travelers are urged to use repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and take extra care if they’re older adults, have conditions, or are traveling with newborns. Local Care Capacity: Costa Rica’s public health waiting lists reportedly hit 1.4 million people awaiting appointments or surgeries, underscoring pressure on the system. Myopia Care Leadership: Optometry Giving Sight named Javier Prada-López, OD, to its board; he founded a Costa Rica myopia-management center and focuses on slowing childhood nearsightedness. Animal Health Spillover: New World screwworm remains a regional threat, with U.S. plans for phased livestock border reopening tied to control efforts—relevant to veterinary and public health planning.
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