AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHantavirus Update: The WHO says eight people infected on the MV Hondius cruise have tested positive for the Andes hantavirus strain, with two more probable and one still inconclusive, after three deaths among passengers; the agency keeps the wider public risk “low” but continues monitoring repatriated travelers. Argentina Health Cuts: Argentina’s Milei government slashed operating funds for the Malbrán health institute, raising fears for disease surveillance just as hantavirus attention grows. Cuba Energy Crisis: Protests erupted across Havana as the island faces its worst blackouts in decades, with officials saying Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil amid the U.S. blockade. Regional Preparedness: PAHO announced a deal to reserve pandemic influenza vaccine production for Latin America and the Caribbean, aiming to speed access in the next outbreak. Food Safety Trade Shock: The EU voted to remove Brazil from its eligible list for meat exports from September 3 unless antimicrobial rules are met.
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