AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoHIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO agreed to widen access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (PrEP) across Latin America and the Caribbean, using PAHO’s regional purchasing for 14 countries including Paraguay—aiming to close prevention gaps as new infections rose 13% from 2010 to 2024. Public Health Workforce: Paraguay’s government reached a preliminary deal with the National Union of Physicians for a 2,000,000-guaraní salary increase for public-sector doctors, potentially averting a Sept. 21–22 strike pending union ratification. Donor Drive: Asunción and Mariano Roque Alonso will host a bone marrow donor registration drive on Sept. 19 (10:00–21:00) at Shopping del Sol and Shopping Mariano, using a buccal swab to help match patients needing transplants. Climate & Health Risk: El Niño is expected to intensify, with experts warning Paraguay and parts of southern South America may see above-average rainfall and higher flood risk—conditions that can strain health systems. Health Tech Note: Apple says hypertension notifications on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 may be unavailable in 33 regions due to pending regulatory clearances.
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