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Health authorities and the Government reported on Wednesday an in Colón, Matanzas.
According to statements from epidemiologists in that municipality to the local official media Girón, during the last week, 435 cases of non-specific febrile syndromes were identified (23 more than the previous week). The priority, according to the authorities, is to stop transmission through door-to-door surveys and the elimination of mosquito breeding sites.
The Dr. Mario Muñoz Monroy Hospital in that municipality has 40 beds occupied by related cases and five patients showing warning signs.
Meanwhile, of the 239 admissions recorded, more than 46% belong to the pediatric population, according to the Municipal Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Microbiology.
As an immediate response, students from the Faculty of Medical Sciences and Health Technologies, along with family doctors and nurses, conduct active house-to-house surveys.
In parallel, thecollection of waste and elimination of illegal dumping sites is being coordinated in the areas with the highest incidence: East Popular Council (134 cases), West (103), and South (101), as well as the outskirts (Industrial Zone, Libertad neighborhood, Desengaño, Río Piedras, Agüica, San José de los Ramos, and México-Banagüises).
The device includes prioritized fumigation in health centers, nursing homes, maternal homes, and schools, with the support of 20 workers from Sports and the agricultural sector.
The authorities are calling for massive participation in the cleaning and trimming of common areas and yards, as well as for family self-assessment.
In light of the critical water supply situation, it is urged to properly cover domestic water storage containers to prevent breeding sites.
The entire province of Matanzas is facing an alarming increase in suspected cases of dengue and Chikungunya, worsened by unsanitary conditions, accumulation of garbage, and lack of state resources for fumigation.
The shortage of insecticides and trained personnel limits vector control campaigns.
The government has implemented intensive active research campaigns and environmental sanitation. However, these actions come too late and with insufficient resources, which has led to dependence on the support of volunteers, students, and workers from other sectors.
The Chikungunya outbreak in Matanzas is seriously impacting the quality of life of those affected due to severe joint pain and high fever.
The disease has forced entire families to take care of the sick, as the healthcare system is unable to contain the outbreak.
Frequently asked questions about the arbovirus outbreak in Matanzas
What is the current situation of the arbovirus outbreak in Matanzas?
Matanzas is facing an alarming increase in suspected cases of arbovirus infections, primarily dengue and chikungunya. The situation is worsened by unsanitary conditions, garbage accumulation, and a lack of resources for fumigation. Authorities have implemented sanitation and screening campaigns, but these arrive late and with insufficient resources.
What measures are being taken to control the outbreak in Matanzas?
The authorities have initiated active house-to-house investigations, the elimination of mosquito breeding sites, and fumigation in critical areas. Additionally, efforts are being coordinated for waste collection and the removal of illegal dumps. However, the lack of insecticides and trained personnel limits the effectiveness of these actions.
Why is the chikungunya outbreak particularly concerning?
Chikungunya is concerning due to its debilitating symptoms, such as high fever and severe joint pain, which severely impact the quality of life of those affected. Although it is rarely fatal, it can lead to prolonged aftereffects and has forced entire families to take on the care of the sick due to the healthcare system's inability to contain the outbreak.
What role do volunteers and students play in managing the outbreak?
Volunteers and students are actively participating in house-to-house surveys and in the elimination of mosquito breeding sites. Given the lack of state resources, their involvement is crucial in attempting to control the spread of diseases in the affected communities.
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