# South American public health and medical developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-public-health-and-medical-developments > Updated: 2026-08-27T14:59:30.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Public health and medical infrastructure developments are occurring across several South American nations. In Paraguay, a medical strike involving pediatric specialists has reached a critical stage, with reports that up to 93% of therapists at the Niños de Acosta Ñu Hospital have signed resignations. This has led to legislative discussions regarding tax reforms on corporate income, tobacco, and alcohol to fund public health. In Argentina, the Ministry of Health in Jujuy reported a 57% decrease in cervical cancer mortality over a 15-year period and established a transition team for patients moving from pediatric to adult care for myelomeningocele. In Bolivia, health officials met with HIV/AIDS advocacy groups to ensure the supply of antiretroviral medications and update clinical guidelines. Meanwhile, in Peru, the health regulator Susalud issued a fine to Clínica Delgado for the unauthorized release of private medical records, and the government announced plans to complete the construction of the Hipólito Unanue regional hospital in Tacna. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: South American health and political developments Health and political developments across South America include medical strike ultimatums in Paraguay, cancer mortality reductions in Argentina, HIV medication guarantees in Bolivia, and medical privacy fines in 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clnica-delgado-fined-for-releasing-nadine-heredias-medical-records ### 2026-08-20: Public health updates: HIV treatment challenges in Equatorial Guinea and Chagas progress in Argentina Health authorities in Equatorial Guinea report low HIV treatment adherence rates, while officials in Argentina highlight progress in reducing Chagas disease transmission in Santiago del Estero. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-health-updates-hiv-treatment-challenges-in-equatorial-guinea-and-chagas-progress-in-argentina --- Cite as: South American public health and medical developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-public-health-and-medical-developments