AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCCSS Strike Watch: Costa Rica’s public health workers are set for a nationwide 24-hour strike over unpaid salaries tied to a new payroll module, with CCSS saying emergency and other critical care will continue while routine appointments, tests, and planned procedures may face delays. Medical Access Plan: Costa Rica’s Medical Association is proposing to reduce CCSS waiting lists by using its UNIDOS technology platform to match 15,000 private doctors with patients needing outpatient and specialized care. HIV Prevention Boost: Gilead and PAHO announced a milestone partnership to expand access to twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention across PAHO member states, including Costa Rica, using regional procurement and coordination. Wellness & Longevity: A new roundup highlights Blue Zones habits tied to healthy aging and longevity, while another story spotlights how eating beans regularly may lower heart disease risk. Local Health Tech/Industry: Costa Rica continues to position itself as a MedTech manufacturing hub, with major medical device companies and growing exports. Food & Health: A study-style piece argues beans’ fiber and magnesium may support heart health.
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