AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health Alert (Americas): WHO says measles is surging across North and South America, with 47,459 confirmed cases as of July 18—three times last year’s total—urging stronger vaccination, surveillance, and rapid outbreak response; Canada reports 1,107 cases (about half the U.S. total of 2,260) despite its smaller population, and 45 deaths so far this year are largely in Guatemala and Mexico. Disaster Response (Central America & Caribbean): The DAEH provided medical coverage at the Santo Domingo Central American and Caribbean Games, treating 293 people and transferring 175 to health centers, using 70 ambulances and about 300 staff over 16 days. Infectious Disease (Mexico): Flesh-eating screwworms are expanding in Mexico, with human cases reported above 2,300 and hundreds of thousands of animal cases logged across Mexico and Central America. Health Systems (Saint Lucia): Saint Lucia officially launched a National Cancer Registry with CARPHA, IARC’s Caribbean hub, and PAHO to strengthen cancer surveillance and evidence-based care. Health & Safety (Venezuela): After June’s earthquakes, Corpoelec restored 600 MW toward recovery, including repairs at Termocarabobo and expected return of a third unit.
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