AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDoctors’ Strike Fallout in Paraguay: More than 300 public-hospital doctors submitted mass resignations in support of a health strike over wages, supplies, and contracts, with unions warning services—especially pediatric surgery—could be left without specialists. EU Food Safety: The EU suspended imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products after Brazil failed to provide enough guarantees on animal-health rules, including antibiotic misuse—poultry, beef, eggs, honey and more are affected. Weight-Loss Drug Black Market: Brazil’s booming demand for GLP-1 drugs is driving smuggling, including seizures of tirzepatide and semaglutide hidden in unusual items; health workers warn informal injections may be unsafe. Pharma Trade Push: India urged Brazil for more predictable drug regulation to expand market access, while India and Brazil also discussed widening the India-Mercosur pharma trade framework that includes Paraguay.
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