AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew World screwworm alert: The USDA confirmed the first locally acquired New World screwworm case in the U.S. in 60 years—a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas—prompting a quarantine zone, border trapping, and a push to speed up sterile-fly production to protect livestock and wildlife. World Cup health risk: With millions traveling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, public health officials are warning that weakened disease-prevention capacity could raise vulnerability to outbreaks like measles and other infections. El Salvador digital healthcare upgrade: El Salvador hit 100% digital connectivity across public health centers, supported by the Social Digital Connectivity Program and international partners, aiming to replace paper processes with a fully integrated network for faster, more continuous care. Local healthcare capacity: El Salvador also continues expanding hospital services and specialist coverage, including major new facilities and emergency center openings that broaden access for large populations. Regional health security: PAHO is urging stronger measles surveillance and vaccination readiness as the World Cup approaches.
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