AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO announced a new regional pathway to expand access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (PrEP) across all PAHO Member States in Latin America and the Caribbean, using PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds to help close prevention gaps in 14 countries including Paraguay. Public Sector Pay Talks: 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, aimed at preventing the Sept. 21–22 strike pending union ratification. Heart Health Tech: Apple says hypertension notifications on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 may be unavailable in 33 countries/regions while regulatory clearances are still in process, with Paraguay readers likely to watch for local rollout updates. Bone Marrow Hope: A new donor registration drive will run Sept. 19 in Asunción and Mariano Roque Alonso, using buccal swabs to grow Paraguay’s registry for patients needing compatible matches. Digital Payments Shift: Paraguay’s service payments are now 82% digital (up from 66% in 2021), with QR and mobile transactions driving the change. Mosquito-Borne Risk: Dengue fever guidance highlights early symptom spotting and bite prevention as warmer, humid conditions can boost mosquito spread.
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