A group of elderly residents from Capiibary, supported by civil organizations, staged an unusual protest in front of the local basic hospital. One protester crucified himself for hours at the entrance to demand the hospital be upgraded to district status, the introduction of specialist services, and the creation of a geriatric ward.
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A serious accident on Ruta Acceso Sur in Itá left four women injured after a truck collided with and dragged their car into a drainage ditch. Two elderly women were hospitalized with suspected fractures.
With the arrival of autumn and winter, a period of increased respiratory virus circulation, Paraguayan experts reinforce the importance of influenza vaccination for older adults, a group vulnerable to serious complications such as pneumonia and hospitalization. Doses are available in the public health network and at IPS.