Minsa Issues National Epidemiological Alert for Risk of Measles Spread: There Are More than 500 Confirmed Cases
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The government recommends vaccination at least two weeks before travel, due to massive events and the risk of importing cases for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
Lima – Peru's Ministry of Health (Minsa) has issued an epidemiological alert due to community transmission and the high risk of measles spreading in the country, with the aim of strengthening prevention, surveillance, and control measures. The alert seeks to bolster the response capacity of public and private health centers, as well as prioritize vaccination and the timely detection of suspected and confirmed cases.
The Minsa issued a national epidemiological alert to the risk of the spread of measles. Peru already records 501 confirmed cases and strengthens vaccination and surveillance.
El Minsa recalled that Peru will host activities of great call, such as the second presidential round of this Sunday and regional parties in Cusco and Amazonia, "which increases the risk of spread of measles due to high mobility...
In view of the increase in measles cases in several regions, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) will intensify prevention, epidemiological surveillance and control actions, prioritizing vaccination, as well as timely identification and response to suspected and confirmed cases.Yesterday the Minsa issued an epidemiological alert to community transmission and high risk of disease spread in the country and urged the population to approach medical cente…
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