AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health & Safety: Dominican authorities say there are no detected anthrax signs in the country while they monitor Haiti’s suspected cases and keep trade moving normally at the Dajabón border. Child Protection: UNICEF reports that about 20 million children ages 12–17 across 21 countries faced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, with social media driving many cases—an urgent call for safer digital spaces and support for victims. Health Access & Care: A Dominican-born doctor in Connecticut was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor patient and providing meth during consultations, raising concerns about safeguarding in healthcare settings. Road Safety & Older Adults: The Dominican Constitutional Court struck down a rule requiring people 75+ to renew driver’s licenses every two years, restoring the standard four-year period and citing discrimination. Health Systems & Preparedness: Emergency officials from multiple Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic, visited Israel to learn mass-casualty response and emergency dispatch practices. Nutrition & Environment: A new FAO report highlights how forests support food security and nutrition, urging countries to better integrate forests into agrifood policies.
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