AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO agreed on a new regional pathway to expand twice-yearly lenacapavir PrEP across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Paraguay, using PAHO’s regional purchasing system to help close access gaps. 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. Transplant Hope: Asunción and Mariano Roque Alonso will host a bone marrow donor registration drive on Sept. 19 (World Marrow Donor Day), using buccal swabs to grow Paraguay’s registry. Cardiovascular Tech Caution: Apple says hypertension notifications on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 won’t be available in 33 regions due to pending regulatory clearances. Climate & Health Risk: El Niño contingency planning is ramping up across Latin America; experts warn Paraguay and nearby areas may face above-average rainfall and flooding risk.
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