ASUNCIÓN - The Pan American Games "ASU 2025" are just around the corner. On August 9, the eyes of sports fans around the world will be focused on Asunción, Paraguay. Beyond the passion and dedication of the athletes, the safety and health of visitors are emerging as critical factors for the event's success. In response, Paraguay's Ministry of Health and the National Tourism Secretariat have joined forces to conduct a major sanitation inspection of key hotels in Asunción.

This inspection is part of a special project aimed at preventing arboviruses. Arboviruses, which include dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, are mosquito-borne diseases that are a persistent problem in Latin American countries, including Paraguay. The risk of disease spreading is especially high during large-scale international events like this, which bring together a huge number of athletes and tourists. To proactively mitigate this risk, health authorities are focusing on eliminating mosquito breeding sites and thoroughly checking their quarantine systems.

The inspection targets a number of lodging facilities, including the Palma Rogá, Guaraní, and Excelsior hotels, which were recognized last year for their efforts in preventing mosquito-borne diseases. These hotels are not just receiving recognition; they are being re-evaluated to ensure they are continuing to implement prevention measures. Through these re-inspections, health authorities are encouraging hotels to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions.

This measure is more than a simple administrative procedure. It will play a decisive role in building ASU 2025's image as a "safe international event" that goes beyond a sports festival. It reflects the Paraguayan authorities' commitment to meeting the athletes' desire to perform at their best in a healthy environment and the spectators' expectations of enjoying a safe event.

The collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Tourism Secretariat is being hailed as a model for successfully hosting international events. Through this project, the two agencies are emphasizing social responsibility in arbovirus prevention and aiming to establish a sustainable quarantine system for the long term. ASU 2025 will be a stage for Paraguay to prove its sporting capabilities and a test of its advanced public health awareness.