AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Push: Digemaps launched National Programs to control pathogens and chemical residues in meat, aiming to tighten sanitary controls, microbiological sampling, and monitoring for risks like Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria. Ebola Preparedness: The Ministry of Public Health activated preventive protocols after alerts about an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, boosting airport/port monitoring, traveler detection, isolation capacity, staff training, and lab diagnostic readiness. Respiratory Virus Watch: Health authorities say COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are circulating at expected seasonal levels, with free COVID testing available and continued prevention advice. Community Health Equity: PAHO and The Carter Center signed an agreement to accelerate elimination of onchocerciasis (“river blindness”) and coordinate work on other diseases, including on Hispaniola. Local Impact Funding: Cibao Association announced winners of its José Santiago Reinoso Lora Competitive Funds, awarding RD$20 million for 12 high-social-impact projects nationwide.
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