AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSenior Care Tragedy in Chile: A fire at a nursing home in Pitrufquén (Araucanía) killed 16 elderly residents and left 10 others injured and hospitalized; authorities say the blaze started late Friday, the cause is still under investigation, and the facility had prior regulatory violations with fines and enforcement actions since 2019. Public Health & Safety Response: Chile’s prosecutor is examining the scene and checking whether any third-party involvement occurred, while President José Antonio Kast ordered urgent nationwide reviews of conditions in elderly care homes. Mental Health Innovation in Chile: At Buin Zoo, Chilean vets and researchers are trialing therapeutic vests with copper and zinc microfibers to help injured Humboldt penguins heal faster and avoid wound interference. ADHD Research (Chile data): A new study using reanalyzed eye-tracking data from Chilean children suggests subtle pupil rhythm differences in kids with ADHD, pointing to possible future screening tools. Plastic Waste Health Risks (Latin America): After China’s plastic-waste import ban, Latin America is flagged as a hotspot for rising health concerns tied to insufficient waste-handling capacity.
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