AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDisaster Response in Colombia: Rescuers are searching for survivors after a 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, with reports of at least 179 deaths and about 3,000 missing as teams dig through damaged multistory buildings. Digital NCD Care in the Caribbean: Jamaica launched the Jamaica Moves app and the Chronic Care Connect pilot to help people manage diabetes and hypertension with tracking tools, reminders, and coordinated follow-up at health facilities. Regional Lab Boost for AMR: CARPHA opened a new regional reference referral laboratory in Jamaica to speed up antimicrobial resistance testing and reduce reliance on overseas labs. Food Safety & Parasite Alerts: Mexico says tests of hotels in the Riviera Maya were negative for Cyclospora after UK-linked cyclosporiasis cases raised concerns. Health Tech in Focus: Spanish Town Hospital in Jamaica marked progress in urology care, including a new ultrasound machine and prostate biopsy equipment to improve earlier cancer diagnosis. Biosecurity & Animal Health: The U.S. USDA and DHS announced a new MOU to strengthen detection and response to New World screwworm threats.
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