AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPrimary Health Care Boost: The Bahamas has joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, aligning investments and technical support to strengthen primary care through a new consultative mechanism led by its health ministry. El Niño and Work Risks: The ILO warns the 2026–2027 El Niño could hit jobs and incomes across Latin America and the Caribbean, especially informal and outdoor workers, raising risks like food insecurity and child labor. Peru Health & Policy: Peru’s anti–foreign-funding media law is being challenged in court by investigative outlets, after a Lima court struck down its most restrictive provisions—an issue closely tied to public-interest reporting and health-related accountability. Road Safety in Peru Region: The IDB highlights Cemex’s road-safety program (rolled out in Peru among other countries) as a model, citing a 54% drop in accidents linked to its operations over six years. Climate Health Watch: Italy declared “red” heat danger in all 27 major cities, warning of serious health risks even for healthy people.
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