AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrison Health Crisis: A human rights group says at least 537 people have died in El Salvador prisons under the “state of exception” since March 2022, with 94% lacking any gang profile, and it warns the real toll could be higher due to secrecy and limited access to medical information. Preventive Eye Care: El Salvador’s First Lady-led vision program is delivering free eye exams and glasses to more than 5,000 schools, aiming to catch vision problems early so kids can stay focused in class. Regional Public Health Governance: PAHO’s RedFESP network added Colombia and Cuba to a seminar series on institutionalizing Essential Public Health Functions, with El Salvador among the participating countries. Food & Wellness Community: King City’s outdoor market “La Cocina” continues to draw crowds with fresh, homemade Latin foods like Salvadoran pupusas and smoothies—an example of how local food access supports everyday well-being. Animal Health Alert: New World screwworm has been detected in Texas and New Mexico, prompting emergency response and movement restrictions in the U.S.; clinicians and pet owners are urged to watch for wounds that don’t heal.
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