With latent concern about the recent cholera outbreak detected in the metropolitan area of Haitithe health authorities Dominicans have redoubled the health surveillance at the border crossing of the Dajabón province.
This Thursday, inspectors from the Ministry of Public Health remain stationed on the bridge that connects both countries, applying strict protocols to prevent the spread of the disease to the national territory.
The provincial director of Public Health, Dr. Zabeikis Rodríguezexplained that they remain “active, vigilant and firm in the application of the health protocols“, highlighting that the entry of cooked foods coming from the Haitian side, one of the main risks of transmission of the bacteria Vibrio cholerae, which causes anger.
“Have inspectors checkingguiding and delivering educational materials both in Spanish and Creole, so that both populations understand the importance of prevention,” he said.
The provincial manager stressed that the education and hygiene are the main weapons against this disease that is transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food.
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In it border market —where thousands of people from both sides of the border gather daily—the measures have been reinforced. Health inspectors check the products that enter to the country, they check the food stalls and distribute pamphlets with recommendations for the proper handling of food.
Among the most insistent guidelines is the handwashing frequent, the use of chlorine to disinfect fruits and vegetables, and the complete cooking of food. “He anger It is preventable if we all do our part,” the authorities recalled.
Likewise, the doctor Rodriguez reported that all hospitals in the province of Dajabón are prepared to receive and treat possible cases.
“We have been through this situation before and we have come out successfully; this time will not be the exception,” said the Public Health representative, who assured that there is medical staff, medications and areas ready for immediate attention.
Meanwhile, at the border bridge, the inspectors stand firm in the sun and dust, checking each loadevery wheelbarrow and every step, aware that, at the border, prevention can make the difference between life and illness.
