AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHIV Prevention Access: Merck’s once-monthly PrEP pill could be made for about US$3 per person per year, but a licensing deal reportedly excludes most of Latin America, including countries running key trials—raising concerns about regional access. Public Health & Safety: Paraguay’s DNIT says it donated more than 390 tonnes of seized goods worth about US$930,000 to 388 charities nationwide, including hospitals, health centers, elderly homes, and community canteens. Health Burden Watch: A PAHO-led study in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas flags neurological disorders as a growing crisis across the region, listing Paraguay among the hardest-hit countries. Local Health Systems: Paraguay is also moving to streamline organ transplants via the SINATPy platform, aiming to improve how the transplant system works. Environment & Health Risk: New fire-satellite launches could help track wildfires faster across the Amazon basin, but local infrastructure and government support gaps may limit benefits. Energy & Daily Life: ANDE reports Paraguay’s electricity demand rose 18.3% in the first half of 2026, with June up 11.8% year-on-year—an indirect signal of rising activity and service needs.
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