AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew World screwworm alert: Texas confirmed its first case in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, with larvae found on the animal—prompting state health guidance and stressing that the parasite threatens livestock and can be fatal if wounds go untreated. Local health policy: The Dominican Republic strengthened oversight of foreign healthcare credentials, tightening certification rules for health professionals, including specialties and degrees earned via virtual or hybrid learning. Water & sanitation for public health: The DR became the first Caribbean nation to host LatinoSan 2026 in Punta Cana, focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene, alongside major sanitation and wastewater reuse financing approved for Punta Cana-Bávaro. Prison mental health push: President Abinader swore in a committee to expand mental health care in prisons, including new specialized beds and psychosocial services. Care access gap: A lymphoma patient’s family says they’ve been waiting months for high-cost medication support, asking the public for help as treatment costs reach about RD$560,000. Credentialed care in the spotlight: The DR also moved to create a National Alert for Missing Persons (Alertas RD), including categories like Amber, Silver, Blue, and Pink, with rapid activation within 24 hours.
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