AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health Funding: El Salvador’s Ministry of Finance asked lawmakers to amend the 2026 budget, moving $226 million from tax surpluses into public works and health—highlighting $62 million for DoctorSV Phase II, with virtual consultations, pharmacy dispensing, and lab services tied to the National Hospital. Disease Watch: The U.S. CDC reported measles cases hitting a 35-year high, with 2,318 confirmed cases this year—an urgent reminder for vaccination coverage and outbreak readiness across the region. Local Community Health & Safety: Zacamil in San Salvador is being transformed into an open-air museum, turning a neighborhood once terrorized by gang violence into a public space—an indirect but meaningful step toward safer daily life. Humanitarian Response: El Salvador continues major medical and rescue support for Venezuela after the June earthquakes, including a fully operational field hospital and ongoing search-and-rescue and medical teams. Animal Health Threat: The “New World Screwworm” is spreading across the Americas, threatening livestock and livelihoods—raising the need for early prevention and stronger veterinary surveillance. Trade & Health Costs: New U.S. forced-labor tariffs now include El Salvador, with a 10% rate listed—potentially affecting import prices for health-related goods and supplies.
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