AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCCSS Governance Gridlock: Costa Rica’s CCSS board has been stuck for more than two months without a formal session, creating a backlog of decisions on hospitals, medicines, waiting lists, and pensions as a dispute over board seats blocks action. Heat & Hydration Alert: El Niño-linked heat in Costa Rica is raising heatstroke risk, with health experts urging extra caution during vacations and outdoor activity. Beach Fitness, Smarter: A new guide highlights how beach workouts can build lower-body strength and balance on soft sand, while also helping reduce stress—useful for locals and visitors planning active days. Weight-Loss Injection Warning: A report warns that many “weekly weight-loss shots” sold in Costa Rica may be unregistered locally, pushing people toward off-label or gray-market products; it notes only certain GLP-1 options are registered. Food Safety Focus (Cyclospora): U.S. coverage on a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak underscores the importance of washing produce and safe food handling—relevant for Costa Rica’s travelers and expat communities. LGBTQ+ Inclusion Spotlight: A feature reviews Costa Rica’s LGBTQ+ progress, including same-sex marriage legalization and ongoing anti-discrimination steps. Dementia Prevention Research: A Latin America study tied to the Alzheimer’s Association conference reports lifestyle interventions improving cognitive performance in older adults at risk.
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