Paraguay public health funding initiatives

Overview

The Paraguayan government has initiated efforts to expand the public health budget. Health Minister Isaías Fretes announced plans to settle historical debts exceeding 1.3 billion Guaraníes and proposed increasing the National Cancer Institute’s medication budget from USD 50 million to USD 200 million. These measures include digital integration through the FIS system for patient tracking.

In a related legislative development, the Chamber of Deputies postponed a discussion on a bill to increase the Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) on tobacco products by 10%. The proposed tax hike, introduced by deputies Enrique Antonio Buzarquis, Arnaldo Valdez, and Adrián Billy Vaesken, is intended to direct revenue specifically toward public health needs, such as medicines, suppliers, and salaries. The postponement allows for technical committee review across several legislative commissions.

Entities

Chamber of Deputies · Paraguay · Adrián Billy Vaesken · Ministry of Public Health · Enrique Antonio Buzarquis

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies postpones tobacco tax increase
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies has delayed a 22-day study on a proposed 10% increase in tobacco taxes intended to fund public health services.
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Paraguay Health Minister announces budget increases and debt payments
Paraguayan Health Minister Isaías Fretes announced plans to pay historical debts and increase the National Cancer Institute's medication budget to USD 200 million.

Sources

caaguazunoticiasdigital.com.py · gestion.pe · latercera.com · pharmabiz.net · ultimahora.com.py