AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Crisis: Puerto Rico is starting rotating water rationing in San Juan and nearby municipalities as drought worsens, leaving more than 180,000 customers without water for 48 hours at a time, with officials warning it could extend to 72 hours and offering no clear end date. Public Health & Climate: The drought is tied to extreme heat and a strengthening El Niño pattern, with experts saying rainfall over the next weeks will be at least 50% below average—raising risks for dehydration and heat-related illness. Healthcare Tech & Access: Medplus Solutions says it invested over $5 million to expand its San Juan operations and tech capacity, including Medido Health tools used by long-term care pharmacies in the U.S., aiming to improve coordination between doctors, pharmacies, and health institutions. Local Workforce & Training: A Puerto Rico-linked student achievement story highlights phlebotomy success at an international HOSA conference, underscoring ongoing pipeline training for healthcare careers. Health Policy & Oversight: A First Circuit ruling upheld First Amendment protections in a Puerto Rico emergency-statement ban case, a reminder that public health communications can still face legal scrutiny.
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