AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health Labor Crisis: Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed it has received doctors’ formal resignations amid a widening health-sector labor dispute, with unions pushing wage and working-condition demands; officials warn the move could worsen shortages in critical specialties, including low-availability pediatric surgery. September Strike Pressure: Doctors and teachers have both announced September strikes tied to higher pay and stronger 2027 budget funding, as Congress debates the plan and negotiations continue. Indigenous Maternal Care: Indigenous women in Paraguay are calling for official recognition of traditional midwives, saying ancestral knowledge helps pregnant women in areas with limited services and that discrimination and obstetric violence in public hospitals push many to give birth with community midwives. Food Safety Trade: Paraguay and Chile agreed on phytosanitary requirements to allow fresh Chilean blueberries into the Paraguayan market, using a risk mitigation system that includes inspections, monitoring, and pest-free area certification. Tech for Health: The Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum in Asunción (Sept. 11–12) will spotlight AI and innovation, including discussions on digital health and smart agriculture.
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