AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHIV & Stigma in the Caribbean Basin: A Belize-born trans woman in Mexico, Erika Castellanos, says reaching age 50 is a “success story” after surviving HIV since 1995—highlighting how access to treatment and donations changed outcomes across Latin America. Public Health Infrastructure: Saint Lucia officially launched a National Cancer Registry with CARPHA, IARC and PAHO support, aiming to strengthen surveillance, prevention planning, and evidence-based care. Medical Response at Scale: The Dominican Republic reported 293 people treated during the Central American and Caribbean Games, with 175 transferred to health centers—supported by 70 ambulances and a large out-of-hospital team. Biopharma Access & Quality: Dx&Vx signed two Latin America material transfer agreements for its room-temperature nucleic acid stabilization platform, including a new deal with a South American public health institution. Regulatory Milestone: Mabwell said its denosumab biosimilars passed Brazil’s ANVISA PIC/S-aligned GMP inspection, paving the way for broader market access. Vector-Borne Threat: Mexico’s new surge of flesh-eating screwworms continues, with human cases reported in the thousands and animal cases also climbing. Community Health Outreach: Jamaica’s Kingston Public Hospital marked 250 years with free screenings (blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, vision, Pap smears, mammograms) and prevention education. Vaccination Watch: WHO data shows measles cases rising across the Americas, with calls to close immunity gaps and improve rapid outbreak response.
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