AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHIV Care Milestone: Paraguay’s public health system reports record rapid HIV testing, with 350,000+ tests reached nationwide in 2025 and 91% of patients starting treatment within 14 days, as services expand across all 18 health regions. Adolescent Health & Support: Fundación Naho highlights Paraguay’s high adolescent fertility rate and backs vulnerable teen mothers in Asunción with education, training, mental health support, and pathways to employment. Beef Exports & Prices: President Santiago Peña says the U.S. is turning to Paraguayan beef to help ease rising domestic meat prices, but Paraguay still lacks a dedicated U.S. import quota. Yellow Fever Travel Rule: Costa Rica will require an International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate for travelers to eight new destinations starting Oct. 1, including Paraguay, with specific age and medical exemptions. Health Workforce Pressure: Paraguayan health workers protest for higher wages, pointing to ongoing strain in the care system. Water Safety Concern: Communities near a mining project in Guatemala warn of reduced water availability and health risks, including possible heavy-metal contamination.
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