AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAsthma Nutrition Study (Costa Rica): New research in Thorax links higher vitamin A and vitamin D levels to better lung function in asthma, using Costa Rica’s GACRS child cohort and an adult dataset, with vitamin D also tied to slower lung-cell aging. Airport Tech (Costa Rica): San José’s Juan Santamaría Airport will roll out biometric eGates, starting with Costa Ricans using biometric passports, to speed immigration processing. Public Health (Costa Rica): Costa Rica confirmed two monkeypox (mpox) cases in San José and activated surveillance; officials say transmission risk to the general public is low while contacts are traced. Conservation & Courts (Costa Rica): A Costa Rican lawyer asked a court to suspend thresher shark exports, arguing new international protections took effect June 27, 2026. Digital Careers (Global, incl. Costa Rica): Data Center Youngbloods expands its talent pipeline to meet rising demand for digital infrastructure roles. Longevity Watch (Blue Zones): A study on Sardinia’s “super-agers” explores what helps people stay sharp longer, adding to the Blue Zones conversation. Media Training (Costa Rica): China International Communication Group runs a three-week mainstream media training program that includes Costa Rica participants. Health Outbreak (US): Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak keeps growing fast, with experts urging testing and prevention.
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