Reports of chikungunya and other arboviruses have decreased in Cuba over the past few weeks, but health authorities insist that "the country cannot let its guard down against this virus" that has affected thousands of Cubans and leaves lasting repercussions for many of them.
During a meeting with experts and scientists, the leader Miguel Díaz-Canel stressed the importance of maintaining the systematic control of autofocal measures and the use of adulticides, to prevent a resurgence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
In his speech, he issued a warning to Cubans not to underestimate the risk and to maintain hygiene and health measures in homes and workplaces across the country.
The authorities assure that the supplies for the anti-vector campaign for the first half of the year are guaranteed. However, they acknowledged that resources for the remainder of the year are still being managed.
Doctor Carilda Peña García, Deputy Minister of Public Health, reported that the endemic channel of febrile syndrome is in a safe zone and cases have decreased by 29.3% compared to the previous week.
Mathematical models confirm a downward trend in both dengue and chikungunya, especially in the western and central regions of the country.
Specialists noted that, despite the decrease in infections, chikungunya can cause chronic joint pain, fatigue, and other aftereffects that affect patients' quality of life.
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