AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOutbreak Readiness: Paraguay joined regional experts in Puerto Rico this week to shape guidance for spotting emerging respiratory viruses sooner, with a focus on sharing signals and coordinating human and animal health responses. Scorpion Alert: Health authorities reported more than 785 scorpion incidents by Oct. 16 and urged caution as warm, humid weather increases encounters, especially at night. Healthcare Workers’ Wellbeing: A PAHO survey on medical and nursing staff mental health and working conditions is open until Oct. 30; Paraguay is among 17 participating countries. Climate and Health: Paraguay ranked among the top five countries for integrating health into its climate plan and was one of five with targets to reduce black carbon, a source of air pollution. Cancer: Paraguay reported a decline in breast cancer deaths in 2025, though no figures were provided in the available report.
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