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Amid the health crisis in Cuba, the authorities of Matanzas reported the possible circulation of the influenza A (H3N2) virus on the island, following an alert from the Pan American Health Organization (OPS) regarding a resurgence in various regions of the world.
The Girón Newspaper from that province emphasized that the incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) has not increased in the province, but specialists acknowledge the need to “maintain constant monitoring” due to the risk of virus introduction.
According to data from the Provincial Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Microbiology, to date, 2,946 patients have been treated for ARI, a figure lower than in previous weeks and 900 cases fewer than in the same period of 2024.
"Severe cases admitted to hospitals and respiratory outbreaks are being monitored. At border points, such as airports, fever is checked using temperature scanners. We received an alert from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which has already been forwarded to the municipalities," explained Andrés Lamas Acevedo, director of the Provincial Center.
The specialist specified that the Pedro Kourí Institute of Tropical Medicine (IPK) maintains constant communication with the health authorities in Matanzas regarding the possible entry of the virus into the country.
The news comes amid a severe epidemiological crisis on the island.
Authorities indicate that despite the epidemiological context, there has been a decrease in febrile cases associated with arboviral diseases in Matanzas: only 150 in the last week, 21 fewer than the previous week.
The positivity rate in dengue tests also decreased, as confirmed by provincial health authorities.
They explain that surveillance of the hepatitis A outbreaks in the province is also being maintained.
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