AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoEl Niño & Flood Readiness: Paraguay is bracing for El Niño’s arrival from late August, with warmer winter weather, stronger storms, and higher flood risk through spring and summer 2027; the meteorology agency says preventive works are already underway, including clearing waterways and running satellite flood simulations. Animal Health in Disasters: A global animal health body warns that worsening wildfires are becoming a major public health and food-systems issue too, urging countries to formally include veterinarians in prevention, response, and recovery planning as drought and extreme weather intensify. Food Safety & Mycotoxins: Research highlights ongoing mycotoxin concerns across Latin America’s corn supply, with Paraguay included in large sample testing for fumonisins and other contaminants—an issue tied to livestock health and economic losses. Indigenous Food Knowledge: Paraguay’s Mbya Guaraní wild plant guide (from FACEN-UNA) documents 38 edible species and aims to protect traditional nutrition knowledge as deforestation pressures ecosystems. Local Health Tech: Paraguay’s Health Ministry rolled out a digital QR platform for citizen feedback, aiming to improve how people can report and respond to health service issues.
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