AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoNew World screwworm outbreak (Texas): The USDA confirmed flesh-eating New World screwworm larvae in a 3-week-old calf in south Texas, the first Texas case since 1966, bringing the U.S. total to four animals (including a dog) and raising fears for livestock, wildlife, and beef prices as officials expand quarantines, traps, and sterile-fly production. Regional health risk (El Salvador link): Texas officials and experts warn this parasite has spread across Central America and Mexico, and that more cases may already be present—an important reminder for animal health surveillance and wound-care practices across the region. Public health at major travel events (World Cup): With millions traveling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, health officials are urging stronger measles and infectious-disease readiness, especially amid concerns about weakened public health capacity. Local healthcare progress (El Salvador): Coverage highlights El Salvador’s push to modernize care—new hospital openings and expanded digital public healthcare access—while the region watches disease threats and health system resilience.
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