Cuba is facing a sustained increase in suspected cases of dengue and Oropouche, according to the latest report from Dr. Francisco Durán García, national director of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Public Health.
The active transmission of these arboviruses continues to rise, and in the past week, the provinces of Pinar del Río, Mayabeque, Cienfuegos, and Villa Clara have reported the highest incidence rates of dengue, noted the state-run newspaper Granma.
In this latest report, Durán García warned about the admission of patients who have developed severe forms of the disease, which has led to a reinforcement of preventive measures and medical care.
The Oropouche, which also presents an alarming scenario, has reported suspected cases in 193 health areas across 106 municipalities in 15 provinces of the country.
Dr. Ileana Morales Suárez, director of Science and Technological Innovation at Minsap, indicated that since May, there have been nearly 12,000 suspected cases of Oropouche, some of which have shown neurological complications and clinical manifestations not previously described in the medical literature.
Health authorities have emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean environment and eliminating mosquito breeding sites, a key measure to prevent the proliferation of these vectors, as they have acknowledged that the regime lacks resources and fuel to launch fumigation and control campaigns.
According to the newspaper, the Immunoassay Center is currently trying to develop a diagnostic kit for Oropouche, while the Finlay Institute is assessing the feasibility of developing a vaccine for the prevention of this disease.
The situation in the streets is concerning, with reports about the poor state of hygiene and sanitary conditions and landfills that occupy large areas in the cities and neighborhoods.
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