AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Food & Wellness: Pan Pepín and EntrePanas launched what they call Puerto Rico’s first fresh gluten-free bread made entirely on the island, using locally grown breadfruit (“pana”) in regular and multigrain varieties—aimed at shoppers looking for healthier options tied to local manufacturing. Public Health Data & Accountability: A new report warns that gaps in CDC public health data—after major removals of webpages and datasets—are creating dangerous blind spots for tracking influenza and other diseases, weakening prevention planning. Healthcare Policy & Governance: Commentary on the “revolving door” highlights concerns about senior federal public-health officials moving into corporate healthcare roles, raising questions about how policy priorities may shift. Drug Pricing & Access: Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced a $29.6M settlement with Glenmark over alleged generic drug price-fixing and competition limits, with potential compensation for buyers between 2009–2019. Disease Control: Researchers identified genetic changes in schistosomiasis parasites that may reduce response to praziquantel, underscoring the need for ongoing genomic surveillance. Climate & Health Risk: Puerto Rico declared emergency water rationing as drought worsens, with 48-hour cuts starting in parts of the northeast. Foodborne Illness Litigation: Lawsuits are targeting Taylor Farms over an “explosive diarrhea” outbreak linked to Cyclospora, following earlier cases involving Taco Bell suppliers.
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