AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHIV Prevention Breakthrough: At the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio, Merck’s once-monthly PrEP candidate MK-8527 (alimatravir) was discussed as potentially manufacturable for about US$3 per person per year, though a licensing deal reportedly excludes much of Latin America including Paraguay. Primary Care Partnership: The Bahamas joined PAHO’s Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, aiming to strengthen primary health systems through coordinated investment and technical cooperation. COVID Funding Scrutiny: FEMA is reviewing whether COVID-19 disaster assistance spending in Hawaii was improper after the indictment of Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and others, with possible repayment or enforcement actions. Children’s Health & Access: Paraguay’s Museum of Science in Asunción announced August Children’s Month activities, including workshops and a special total lunar eclipse observation. Community Support: Paraguay’s Ministry of Children and Adolescents launched a Toy Bank campaign for Children’s Day (16 August), collecting toys, books, and board games for vulnerable kids. Local Care Delivery: A Miracle Mission in Nueva Esparta coordinated cataract surgeries for 102 patients, with plans to expand visual health days municipality by municipality.
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