AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWHO Validation for Rabies Control: Chile has become the first South American country validated by the WHO for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem, with human cases linked to dog transmission last reported in 1972—thanks to decades of dog vaccination, surveillance, and rapid access to post-exposure care. Maternal Health Tech: A new multicenter study suggests AI can flag higher-risk pregnancies earlier in the first trimester, using data available in the first 14 weeks, potentially improving prenatal care in places including Chile (though performance varies by population). Health Worker Safety: PAHO convened regional health leaders to address violence against health workers, noting high reported rates of workplace aggression across Americas countries and presenting a new prevention factsheet. Public Health in Practice: Chile’s broader prevention wins come alongside a reminder that health systems need protection and capacity—especially as violence and early detection tools become more central. Digital Prenatal Care Trend: The same week also highlights growing interest in personalized, earlier risk prediction for better maternal and newborn outcomes.
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