# Paraguayan cancer healthcare and institutional crisis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-cancer-healthcare-and-institutional-crisis
> Updated: 2026-09-26T14:23:17.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Cancer patients and advocacy groups in Paraguay have raised alarms regarding the stability of the National Cancer Institute (Incan). Initially, the Association of Cancer Patients and Families (Apacfa) warned of a life-threatening crisis caused by shortages of medication and the resignation of medical professionals, including oncologists. The group called for government intervention to prevent patient deaths, noting that the public health system was reaching a “breaking point.”

Following these concerns, patient advocacy groups have shifted focus toward institutional stability. Apacfa and the Association of Oncology Patients of San Pablo Hospital (Jerovia Apo-HSP) have demanded transparency from the Ministry of Health regarding rumors of leadership changes at Incan. The groups emphasized that any changes to the directorship of Dr. Jabibi Noguera must be handled responsibly to ensure that political shifts do not disrupt medical processes or patient care.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Cancer patient groups demand transparency over Incan leadership rumors

Paraguayan cancer patient associations are demanding transparency from health authorities amid rumors of leadership changes at the National Cancer Institute.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancer-patient-groups-demand-transparency-over-incan-leadership-rumors

### 2026-09-02: Incan cancer patients warn of life-threatening medical shortage

Cancer patients at Incan warn of a life-threatening crisis as medical resignations and drug shortages threaten the continuity of oncology treatments in Paraguay.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incan-cancer-patients-warn-of-life-threatening-medical-shortage

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