AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPanama Earthquake: A 7.7-magnitude quake injured at least two people and damaged roads and buildings; patients and staff evacuated a children’s hospital aftershocks rattled the capital. Aging Care: Latin America has 98.1 million people aged 60 and over, or 14.7% of the population, and that figure could reach 182.7 million by 2050, ECLAC estimates, putting pressure on health systems to expand long-term care. Caribbean Health Funding: Barbados plans a $1.2 billion debt swap to free up more than $320 million for health and social programs, including efforts to address childhood obesity; 42% of children are overweight or obese. Jamaica’s Health Workforce: Jamaica has rehired 157 Cuban health professionals under direct contracts, without Havana’s mediation. Diabetes: The International Diabetes Federation has recognized type 5 diabetes, a form linked to nutrient deficiency that may affect up to 25 million people, especially in lower-income countries. Climate and Child Health: UNICEF warns that a strong El Niño could worsen malnutrition, water shortages and disease outbreaks among children worldwide.
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