AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHantavirus Research: A newly identified hantavirus species in Paraguay came to light after members of a visiting field crew were accidentally infected, highlighting the need for continued research and rapid identification. Safe Water: A Japanese grant will fund a new water system in Caacupé, designed to provide round-the-clock drinking water to about 4,000 people. Emergency Care: Paraguay’s air force has added a new aircraft that can support medical evacuations and patient transport, including in remote areas. Medicine Access: Knight Therapeutics has filed for approval in Paraguay for TAVALISSE, a treatment for adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenia; it has launched in Brazil but is not yet approved in Paraguay. Care on the Road: With 84% of Paraguay’s roads unpaved, reaching clinics and getting ambulances through remain major challenges for many communities. Active Living: Encarnación will host Ironman 70.3 on Oct. 11, as running and triathlon communities grow across Paraguay.
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