AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoParaguay Dengue Update: Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Health reports dengue remains steady, with an average of 102 notifications per week and only three new confirmed cases in the last three weeks (two in Central, one in Presidente Hayes); no hospitalizations or deaths were recorded recently, and the year’s total reached 288 as of July 18. Digital Access for Schools: Paraguay is expanding internet connectivity for schools via Copaco and Starlink, starting with a rollout in Ybycuí (Paraguarí); the plan targets 1,600 schools this term (with satellite access for 2,100), aiming to cut the rural-urban digital gap and connect thousands of institutions nationwide. Science Diplomacy: The AAAS–TWAS Science Diplomacy course opened in Italy with participants from 13 countries, including Paraguay, focusing on evidence-based solutions to climate change, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and stronger science-policy collaboration. Yellow Fever Travel Alert: Curaçao’s health ministry urges travelers to get vaccinated as yellow fever cases rise in South America, noting new detections in places like Brazil’s São Paulo and Colombia’s Tolima, and reminding people to receive the vaccine at least 10 days before departure. World Cup Health Angle: A UN road safety pledge passed with Paraguay noting follow-up is voluntary and non-binding, while the broader coverage also highlights how major events can intersect with public health risks like heat and air quality.
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