AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoParaguay Health & Rights: The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture announced it will conduct country visits to Burundi, Paraguay, and Rwanda later this year, as it wraps up its first 2026 session and works to strengthen safeguards against torture. Neurology Watch: A major PAHO-led study in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas flags Paraguay among the hardest-hit countries for neurological disorders, noting that while death rates have fallen since 1990, more people are living longer with disabling conditions like stroke, dementia, and epilepsy. Health System Support: Paraguay’s DNIT says it donated more than 390 tonnes of seized goods in the first half of 2026 to 388 charities, including hospitals and health centers, with items ranging from food and produce to cleaning supplies. Food Safety & Trade: Across the Americas, officials urged science-based, transparent agri-food trade rules, warning that an EU proposal on pesticide residue limits could become a barrier to imports—an issue that can affect food safety and access. Local Wellness Spotlight: A Paraguayan author and open-water swimmer, Maggie Leri, is using her multiple sclerosis experience to promote physical activity and wellbeing through UNESCO’s Fit for Life program.
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