This was indicated by the departmental health secretary, Jefferson Córdoba.
The department of Chocó is currently experiencing one of its worst times in humanitarian terms. The rains of the last few hours not only generate serious flooding, but also, for health authorities, become a warning signal that could trigger certain diseases.
This is what he reported Jefferson Córdoba, Secretary of Health of the department of Chocó, indicating that, once the floods subside, it is very likely that diarrheal diseases and high respiratory peaks will be recorded, especially in boys and girls, this being the most vulnerable population.
Among the most relevant emergencies of the last few hours, as a result of the rains, Secretary Córdoba highlights the impact on a health post in the Llano Rico district of the municipality of Belén de Bajirá, a situation that leaves about 500 people without being able to receive medical services in this area of the department, as a result of the floods.
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The Government of Chocó reiterated that, despite the heavy rains, in this region of the countrythe hospital green alert is maintained, in order to activate the entire public and private network and be willing to respond to all types of emergencies.
Humanitarian aid
The authorities in Chocó continue working to serve the more than 40,000 families from the five subregions that have been affected by the rainy season.
During the last hours, the Nubian governor Carolina Córdoba reached the upper basin of the Atrato River, where the areas with the greatest flooding are recorded to continue helping these families with food and hygiene kits.
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The authorities in the department of Chocó continue working to serve the more than 40,000 families from the five subregions that have been affected by the rainy season.
During the last hours, the governor Nubia Carolina Córdoba reached the upper basin of the Atrato River, where the areas with the greatest flooding are recorded to continue helping these families with the feeding and grooming kits.
“Our greatest concern is the massive loss of “pancoger” crops that puts the food security of families at risk, and the large number of damaged homes that put decent living at risk,” said the president.
Source: Integrated Information System
