AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUruguay-US Health Pressure: The U.S. reportedly urged Uruguay to end the Cuban Medical Brigade (including the Cuban Ophthalmology Brigade) that has provided free eye care since 2005, raising the stakes for Montevideo’s José Marti Ophthalmological Hospital and low-income patients. Public Health & Environment: A new report links China’s plastic-waste import ban to rising health risks across Latin America, flagging multiple pollution hotspots and limited local capacity to manage waste. Health Research Cooperation: EU and CELAC are pushing new health-focused research priorities through working groups on health, climate, and AI in science, aiming to turn collaboration into practical projects. Substance Policy Watch: A systematic review finds mixed public-health effects from cannabis legalization, including more young adult cannabis use and some increases in emergency visits in certain settings. Water Safety Rights: A U.S. court ruling says there’s no constitutional right to truthful information during a public health crisis, reigniting debate over clean water protections. Child Screen Time: HITN and Uruguayan experts are set to host a Spanish townhall on preschoolers and screen time, using pediatric guidance for families.
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