AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health Workforce Crisis: More than 430 specialists resigned from Paraguay’s public health system after a five-day strike tied to low wages and severe supply shortages, leaving major hospitals short-staffed—especially in pediatric high-complexity care. Budget & Access: Paraguay’s Economy Minister presented the 2027 national budget to Congress, including ₲18.2 trillion for the national health system and about US$762 million earmarked for medicines and medical supplies. Prison Healthcare & Violence: A new diagnosis on trans women in Paraguayan prisons reports widespread violence, discrimination, and “insufficient” healthcare, including medication delivery gaps and delays. Medical Training & Professional Identity: A Paraguayan doctor leading the doctors’ strike defended her Cuba medical training, rejecting claims it reflects political alignment. Health Policy Capacity Building: PAHO/WHO and partners ran a regional bioinformatics course in Panama with participants from Paraguay to strengthen genomic surveillance for epidemic preparedness. Pharma Regulation Link: India urged Brazil to adopt more predictable regulatory pathways to expand pharma exports—relevant to Mercosur partners including Paraguay.
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