AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health Labor Watch: Paraguay’s public-sector doctors (Sinamed) have formally notified a strike for September 21–22, demanding pay changes and better hospital supplies, as negotiations continue with the Ministry of Labor and the health ministry amid fears of staffing shortages in key specialties. Digital Payments & Access: A new Bancard report says digital payments now make up 82% of Paraguay’s service transactions, up from 66% in 2021, with QR and mobile commerce driving the shift and connected businesses rising sharply. Childhood Cancer Care: The Renaci Foundation says it provides free, comprehensive childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment in Paraguay, working with Hospital de Clínicas and expanding support nationwide through research and training. Community Health by Bike: Asunción will mark World Car-Free Day on September 20 with a free, citywide cycling ride aimed at boosting physical activity and reducing vehicle pollution. Wildlife & Health Link: A jaguar sighting with a cub near the Tebicuary River in Itapúa highlights the need to protect biological corridors—important for ecosystem health that communities depend on.
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