AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndigenous Health Access: Indigenous women in Paraguay are asking the State to formally recognize traditional midwives, saying their ancestral knowledge helps pregnant people in communities with limited public health services and where they face discrimination and obstetric violence in hospitals. Food Safety & Antibiotic Rules: The EU’s suspension of Brazilian meat and other animal-product imports took effect Sept. 3, citing insufficient guarantees on antibiotic use and antimicrobial controls—sparking concern in Brazil about trade impacts and negotiations over when shipments can resume. Local Health Workforce: Reports say over 400 doctors quit after a five-day strike in Paraguay, raising fresh questions about staffing and patient care. Community Health Training: A joint medical exercise involving Paraguayan armed forces and partners (including the Massachusetts National Guard and Kenya Defense Forces) highlights ongoing regional capacity-building for health response. Health Tech & Care: The third Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum in Asunción will focus on AI, including digital health, with sessions running Sept. 11–12.
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