The Epidemiological Situation of Respiratory Viruses and Arboviruses: Significant Decrease in Cases

In a press conference held this Friday, July 7, Dr. Guillermo Sequera, General Director of Health Surveillance, announced the epidemiological situation with respect to respiratory viruses and arboviruses, which show a significant decrease in cases, although they continue to present and affecting the vulnerable population, mainly. Regarding Covid-19, it reported a significant decrease in the … Read more

AutoCAN 2023: Promoting Awareness of Zoonoses and Animal Health on World Zoonoses Day

Within the framework of “World Zoonoses Day”, commemorated today, July 6, the National Zoonosis Control Program and National Anti-Rabies Center, under the Ministry of Public Health, will hold a new edition of AutoCAN 2023 “, on Friday 7 July, from 09:00 to 15:00, which will display various attractions to promote awareness of zoonoses and the … Read more

The Inclusion of Hexavalent Vaccine in Paraguay: Facts, Application, and Digital Vaccination Booklet

The incorporation of the hexavalent vaccine to the regular vaccination scheme, free of charge for the entire population, is a fact that helps in the universality of services and health equity for the population. Hexavalent protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae B, and poliomyelitis. The application of the vaccine began on Monday, … Read more

“Protect Yourself Against Influenza: Winter 2023 Campaign and Timely Immunization”

Timely immunization is essential to avoid the exponential increase in respiratory conditions in our country. Taking advantage of the “Winter 2023 Campaign” is the best option to increase the body’s defenses against these diseases. Influenza is a viral infection that mainly affects the nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and occasionally the lungs. It is easily transmitted … Read more

Winter 2023 Vaccination Campaign: Protecting Against COVID-19 and Influenza

Early vaccination of the largest possible number of the population, and in a short time, is fundamental and effective against COVID-19 and influenza, which are much more frequent with the entry of low temperatures, typical of the autumn-winter season. In this sense, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, through the Expanded Immunization Program … Read more

Increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations after a period of decrease

After registering a period of decrease in cases, there is currently a slight increase in the disease and hospitalizations. The cases of COVID-19 are progressively increasing after a decrease in the number of confirmed cases. “From having had 80 to 90 cases per week, we are currently registering 160 cases per week, after the period … Read more

Donate Blood and Save Lives: Urgent Need for Donors during Festive and Dengue/Chikungunya Seasons

According to the National Blood Program, in festive periods such as Easter Week, road accidents due to travel generally increase and, therefore, the need for blood in hospitals. On the other hand, throughout the year, the need to have a reserve in blood services is of vital importance, however, currently, with the increase in dengue … Read more

Panama’s Expanded Immunization Program will offer quadrivalent flu vaccines to risk groups from April 10 to July 14, along with bivalent COVID-19 and Pneumo 23 vaccines.

The Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, announced that the “Winter 2023 Campaign” this year will offer citizens the possibility of accessing quadrivalent vaccines against the different types of influenza that normally circulate with the entry of low temperatures. Emphasis is placed on the vaccination of populations framed … Read more

Protect your sons and daughters with the measles vaccine – Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare

From the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), they highlight the delicate situation that is presented by the confirmed case of measles in Paraguay and the cases of neighboring countries, for which it is essential to immunize the child population against this highly contagious and dangerous disease. , but preventable by vaccination. Immunization is the world’s safest … Read more

Complete vaccination schemes are vital for our children – Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare

In Paraguay, Article 6 of Law No. 4621/2015 “National Vaccines” establishes that all minors must be immunized, and that parents, representatives, guardians or those in charge of custody of a minor will be responsible for compliance. of this obligation. All the inhabitants of the Republic will be obliged to undergo immunization against diseases preventable by … Read more