AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOrgan Transplant Update: Paraguay has launched SINATPy, a new digital platform to streamline organ allocation and boost transparency in the national transplant system, with INAT reporting 301 people on the waiting list and 84 transplants completed in 2026 so far. Food Safety & Fraud Watch: A major investigation highlights how imported foods can be mislabeled, with testing finding label claims that don’t match lab results—raising concerns about how much border food is actually checked and what contaminants are tested. Brain Health Burden: A new Lancet Regional Health study flags that nearly 2 in 5 people in the Americas live with neurological disorders, placing Guyana and Paraguay among the highest-burden countries and pointing to gaps in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. Heat-Health Reminder: Medical specialists warn that extreme heat can trigger weakness, confusion, dizziness, headaches, and heatstroke risk—especially for older adults and people on blood pressure medication—urging hydration and avoiding peak-hour outdoor activity. Local Environment: Asunción plans protected status for a centuries-old tarumá tree at Caballero Park, including fencing and an information board after an inspection of the tree’s health.
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