AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Youth Mental Health: A large JAMA Pediatrics study links “affective” generative AI use for emotional support with mental health problems in children and teens, raising calls for better digital literacy. Public Health Update: The Dominican Republic reports 338 dengue and 137 malaria cases in 2026 (week 36), with malaria down sharply vs. 2025 and dengue staying below alert thresholds; leptospirosis totals 275, tied to flooding impacts. Healthcare Quality & Safety: CEMDOE and INTEGRA held the third International Health Quality and Safety Forum, focusing on patient safety, responsible innovation in clinical research, and new outpatient services. Disease Prevention & Response: Authorities continue surveillance, early detection, treatment, sanitation, and rodent control—especially in flood-affected areas. Workplace/Community Safety: MIREX warns Dominicans about fraudulent job offers sending people to Russia, urging contract and employer verification after cases of recruits ending up in military roles. Health System Oversight: The “SeNaSa 2.0” coercive measures hearing continues, with prosecutors seeking pretrial detention for 26 defendants. Regional Health Context: UN-linked discussions highlight the need for coordinated action to make healthy diets more affordable across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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