AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPrison Health Crisis: A Salvadoran human-rights report says at least 537 people have died in prisons under the state of exception since March 2022, with 94% lacking any gang profile; the group warns the real toll could be over 1,000 and cites lack of medical care as a major factor. Public Health Governance: PAHO’s RedFESP network welcomed Colombia and Cuba as new member countries in a seminar focused on strengthening Essential Public Health Functions—El Salvador is among the regional participants. Infectious Disease Alert: New World screwworm has been detected in Texas and New Mexico, prompting CDC emergency coordination and new animal-movement rules in Michigan to protect livestock and pets; officials note the parasite can also infest humans. Community Care & Access: First Lady’s Vision Program is reported to have delivered free eye care and glasses to more than 5,000 schools in El Salvador. Health & Safety in Detention: Coverage highlights ongoing concerns about medical care and conditions in U.S. immigration detention facilities, including reports of inadequate treatment for serious health needs.
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