AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUruguay Public Health: Uruguay is running a national meningococcal vaccination drive, with mass sites in Montevideo (LATU and Sodre) and 11 simultaneous centers in Canelones, using appointment-only slots for children and adolescents. Regional Health Governance: Chile joined PAHO’s RedFESP network, expanding regional exchange on how countries institutionalize Essential Public Health Functions—bringing together representatives including Uruguay. Population & Rights at Montevideo Talks: Opposition Senator Malaka Parker urged cross-party, long-term population policy implementation at the Montevideo Consensus forum, while Amnesty warned of regional rollbacks affecting women, girls, and adolescents. Cuba Health Impact (Regional Context): Cuba’s deputy minister said the U.S. blockade is driving shortages of medicines and surgical capacity, with major knock-on effects for public health and access to water. Assisted Dying Policy (International): France promulgated a law allowing assisted dying for certain adults with serious, incurable conditions, joining a small group of countries that includes Uruguay.
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