AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPaediatric kidney care boost: Itaipú Binacional is funding Paraguay’s first Paediatric Nephro-urology Centre at the Niños de Acosta Ñu General Paediatric Hospital in San Lorenzo, with ₲19,500 million (about US$3.2m) and construction now in the reinforced concrete phase (25–30% progress), aiming to expand specialized treatment for children nationwide. Health system demand rising: Paraguay’s public health consultations climbed 285% from 2014 to 2025, rising from 4.84m to 18.65m visits, driven by a stronger national health network and more services. Climate-linked food risk: Analysts warn a “super” El Niño could push global food prices higher for years, with knock-on pressure on household costs and health via nutrition affordability. Sports-health angle: A World Cup match in extreme heat in the U.S. highlighted heat-stress risks and the need for stronger cooling and safety protocols for players and fans. Paraguay in the spotlight: A racism controversy involving Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla and Kylian Mbappé escalated, with Amarilla claiming her Instagram was hacked.
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