AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO agreed to speed up access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (PrEP) across Latin America and the Caribbean, using PAHO’s regional purchasing funds; 14 countries are included, among them Uruguay, aiming to close prevention gaps after a 13% rise in new HIV infections (2010–2024). Public Health & Environment: A new FAO report says forests are key to food security and nutrition, urging countries to integrate forests into agrifood policies as chronic hunger remains high and deforestation continues. Health Tech Research: A bibliometric analysis maps immune cell crosstalk research in esophageal cancer (2007–2025), showing growth since 2020 and shifting focus toward immunotherapy combinations and tumor-associated macrophages. Uruguay Health Services Under Pressure: The US reportedly urged Uruguay to end the Cuban Medical Brigade (including ophthalmology work), with possible sanctions mentioned—raising questions about access to free eye care for low-income patients. Wellness-Adjacent Policy: Uruguay’s place in a 2026 Global Relocation Index is highlighted alongside Paraguay, with the ranking factoring affordability, healthcare, safety, and residency options.
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