AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBreast Cancer: Paraguay recorded 401 breast cancer deaths in 2025, a rate of 12.6 per 100,000 women—down from 491 deaths in 2020. Rates varied widely, with Misiones highest. Health Workers: A PAHO survey on medical and nursing professionals’ mental health and working conditions is open through October 30 in Paraguay and 16 other countries. Hospital Access: Paraguay’s social security hospital is facing long waits and drug shortages, raising concerns about access to care. Cancer Research: Paraguayan pathologist Antonio Cubilla received a New York award for decades of work advancing understanding and treatment of penile cancer. Climate and Health: Paraguay ranked among the five highest-scoring countries in a global review of health in climate plans, scoring 22 out of 32.
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