AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElectricity Policy: President Rodrigo Paz submitted Bolivia’s long-awaited draft Electricity Law (PLE) to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly, aiming to modernize the energy matrix with stronger renewable power, wider private participation (especially solar), and clearer state roles aligned with the current constitution. Dengue Surge (Agusan del Sur): In the Philippines’ Agusan del Sur, dengue cases climbed to 2,185 with 15 deaths, as hospitals reported heavy admissions (1,640 patients, 75% of infections) during an outbreak declared last week. Immunization Spotlight: Abra province (Philippines) was recognized for top performance in a measles-rubella campaign and vitamin A supplementation, reaching 78.8% coverage and placing multiple municipalities in the regional top 10. Regional Health Cooperation (Amazon): Guyana convened Amazon countries—including Bolivia—for talks on malaria elimination, Indigenous health, hepatitis B/C, and stronger disease surveillance under PAHO and ACTO frameworks. Public Health Risk (Mosquito Control): Seasonal fumigation and anti-mosquito measures are underway in La Paz and Los Cabos to curb dengue, zika, and chikungunya, with guidance to remove standing water before reopening homes. Safety & Care (La Paz blast): A serious La Paz apartment explosion on Oct. 2 sent a 60-year-old man to Hospital Juan María de Salvatierra; investigators suspect a gas leak and are still probing the cause.
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