Yguazu Becomes Paraguay’s First Healthy Municipality In Alto Parana
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The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare of Paraguay officially certified the district of Yguazú as a Healthy Municipality in the Alto Paraná department.
Officials presented the accreditation during a ceremony at the local Japanese Association hall. This designation marks the first time a municipality in the Alto Paraná region has received such a title. The Directorate General of Health Promotion led the initiative to improve public well-being.
The program works by creating healthy environments and habits through a multi-stage process. This process involves awareness campaigns, participatory planning, and the execution of local projects to address social determinants of health. The strategy requires local authorities and community groups to coordinate on public health policies. Local leaders and community members collaborated to achieve this status. Mayor Mauro Kawano led the official ceremony alongside representatives from the education sector, the National Police, and the civil police.
The event included cultural performances from the municipal ballet and the Jeroky Kyre’ỹ Dance Academy. Representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Tenth Health Region attended to recognize the efforts of the Yguazú health centre and other regional health promotion departments.
