With a total of 2506 patients, Piura It occupies the third place in cases of dengue nationwide, after San Martín and Loreto, according to the statistics of the Ministry of Health (Minsa). This happens despite the fact that it is cold and there are less mosquitoes.
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The figures. According to the National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Diseases of the Ministry of Health, until epidemiological week No. 14, the Piura region has 2506 cases of dengue, occupies third place nationwide, after San Martín (8280) and Loreto (5590).
The province of Piura is the one with the most dengue cases with 1185. It is followed by Sullana (794), Paita (192), Sullana (119), Morropón (101), Talara (96), Huancabamba (13) and Ayabaca (6).
To avoid the increase in cases, the Regional Directorate of Health of Piura made an informative day in the Las Capullanas retail market, located in the October twenty -six district, managing to sensitize 800 people, including merchants, parents, young people, youth and older adults.
The objective of this activity was to promote the active participation of citizens in dengue prevention, a disease transmitted by the Zancudo Aedes Aegypti. During the day, the health team explained how to correctly identify and eliminate the vector hatcheries, in addition to highlighting the importance of maintaining adequate water storage practices in homes.
The same action was carried out in the Market of the District of Castile.
And in addition, he continued with the vaccination days of minors between 10 and 16 years in educational centers.
Health authorities urged parents to take their children to health centers to be vaccinated.
