AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup & Health Angle: The 2026 World Cup has spotlighted heat risks, with analysis finding nearly one in five matches played at levels that players’ union groups previously said should trigger delays, raising questions about how climate change is affecting major sports safety. Paraguay in the Spotlight: A Paraguay-linked tour bus crash in southern Brazil left at least three dead and 40+ injured, with authorities investigating the cause after the vehicle overturned. Local Public Health Systems: Paraguay is expanding ICU capacity to 94% with more beds, equipment, and staff, aiming to strengthen readiness for surges. Food Safety Cooperation: PAHO/WHO and partners report Latin American countries, including Paraguay, are advancing 24 initiatives to strengthen food safety systems using risk analysis in public policy. Trade & Health Context: Paraguay reported a US$746.6M trade surplus in H1 2026 as exports rose 23.6%, supporting economic stability that can indirectly affect health services. GMO Oversight: Paraguay’s biosafety regulator updates clearance rules for approved GM products, requiring port authorities to ensure NBA clearance before release.
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