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Oncological Patients Urge IPS President to Declare Institutional Health Emergency

The Association of Oncological Patients of the Social Security Institute (Apodips) has formally requested that IPS President Dr. Isaías Ricardo Fretes declare an institutional health emergency, citing severe shortages of medicines, long waiting lists, and systemic failures. The call comes as Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies has given preliminary approval to a bill for a broader emergency declaration at the institute.

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Autopsy Confirms Femicide: Mariza Balbuena Killed by Blunt Force Trauma, Partner Suspected

A forensic autopsy has confirmed that 26-year-old Mariza Paola Balbuena Medina died from severe blunt force trauma to the head, ruling out sharp weapons. Her partner, Juan Antonio González, who has a prior domestic violence record and an outstanding arrest warrant, is the prime suspect in what authorities are investigating as a femicide.

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Paraguay Awaits Next Group of 25 US-Rejected Migrants Under Third Safe Country Pact

Paraguay's Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano says the government is still waiting for a formal request from the United States to receive a new batch of 25 migrants rejected by the US under the controversial Third Safe Country agreement. The first group of 16 migrants arrived in April and all voluntarily returned to their home countries.

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Preeclampsia: A Silent Threat to Mothers and Babies in Paraguay

Preeclampsia, a severe pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure, remains a leading cause of maternal mortality in Paraguay. With global statistics indicating significant annual deaths of mothers and infants due to this condition, health authorities and organizations are emphasizing the critical importance of timely prenatal care. The Fundación Rassmuss is collaborating with the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare to enhance prevention and management strategies in 12 key hospitals across the country.

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