AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBSE Safety Check: Canada’s CFIA says the Dominican Republic has approved imports of Canadian beef and beef products (including offal) from cattle of all ages, restoring access after a 2003 BSE-related restriction following a DR audit by DIGEMAPS and DIGEGA. Anthrax Watch: The Dominican Ministry of Public Health reports no anthrax cases locally but has strengthened epidemiological surveillance as Haiti investigates 13 suspected cases in Grand’Anse, with two deaths reported among investigations. Air-Quality Alert: A massive Saharan dust plume is expected to reach the Caribbean and worsen breathing for people with asthma/COPD, with fine particles (PM2.5) likely to trigger lung irritation. Health Equity & Education: Humano Seguros launched “Excelencia Humano,” offering 20 scholarships plus mentoring and internships through major Dominican universities. Mental Health Access: U.S. bishops urge the Supreme Court to protect due process for noncitizens facing deportation, including a case involving a Dominican permanent resident detained for 21 months without a bond hearing.
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