AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety Watch: Canada is warning about cyclospora “explosive diarrhea” risk tied to imported produce, naming basil, cilantro, raspberries, blackberries, mesclun, snap peas and prepackaged salad mixes as higher-risk items during peak summer. Disaster Response in Peru: A 5.6 earthquake hit Peru’s Junín region near Chupaca, with deaths reported (rising to at least five), collapsed homes in Pumpunya, and rescue teams and medical personnel deployed amid power outages and aftershocks. Health & Access (Peru outreach): UNK students and partners ran mobile clinics in Cusco and nearby communities, providing free care and medication to 600+ patients and highlighting the follow-up-care gap between cities and rural areas. Global Health Systems: Africa is expanding a digital plant health surveillance program to 38 countries to improve food security and meet stricter international safety requirements. Sexual Health Guidance: A public-facing advice piece urges regular STI screening, partner communication, and considers PrEP/Doxy PEP for people with higher exposure risk. Women’s Health & Rights: Coverage highlights ongoing debate around female genital mutilation, citing major health harms and the need for stronger protections.
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