MinSalud Decrees Health Alert in Venezuela for Effects of the El Niño Phenomenon
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The Ministry of Health (MPPS) decreed a health alert throughout Venezuela to the climatic changes associated with the El Niño phenomenon, which could generate intense droughts, point floods, extreme heat waves and outbreaks of infectious diseases until February 2027. The measure was formalized through the publication corresponding to Epidemiological Week 37 of the National Epidemiological Bulletin.
According to the health report, variations in climatic conditions can favor the proliferation of vector- and water-borne diseases, including dengue, zika, chikungunya and malaria. The post Ministry of Health declares health alert to the proliferation of diseases due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon appeared first on El Carabobeño.
Ministry of Health declared health alert in Venezuela for effects of El Niño and called for strengthening measures against dengue, malaria and other diseases. The entry Ministry of Health declares national health alert to the proliferation of dengue, zika, chikungunya and malaria due to effects of the phenomenon El Niño #7Oct was first published in El Impulso.
In the specific case of dengue fever, up to epidemiological week number 37, a total of 12,061 cases have been reported. El Niño can increase the morbidity of at least four diseases in the country. According to the Ministry of Health, viruses such as dengue, malaria, zika and chikungunya must be monitored with special attention because high temperatures, combined with the strong winds recorded in the country, are determining factors in explaining…
The health authorities instructed the mobilization of community assistance networks to carry out environmental sanitation work, while the agency disseminated a set of guidelines to the population.
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