In an alarming episode that puts the health and well-being of the educational community at risk, the Health Seremi of the Aysén region has been forced to order the closure of the Melinka Lyceum due to a serious unsanitary problem caused by the constant overflow of wastewater inside the establishment.
This high school, which houses 272 students from pre-kindergarten to fourth grade, has become a focus of concern for parents, guardians and authorities, who denounce the serious situation that endangers the entire educational community.
A Recurring Health Problem
The Melinka Lyceum has reportedly suffered recurrent episodes of sewage overflow in its facilities, which has generated bad smells that students and faculty have had to constantly endure.
In this situation, parents and guardians have mobilized to denounce the serious problem and demand an immediate solution. They point to the person responsible Aysén Local Public Education Servicepointing out that the lack of maintenance and adequate attention to the high school’s health facilities has led to this crisis.
Intervention of Authorities
The serious situation has led to the Extreme Zones Commission of the Chamber analyze the case, as stated by the Aysén representative, Marcia Raphaelwho described the situation as a serious situation, the sewage overflows in the bathrooms that are next to the kitchen, therefore, it means a tremendous health problem for the children who study at the high school..
For his part, the Secretary of state responded that We are working quickly to have a definitive solution and we are going to use all the tools we have to make resources available and to speed up the times of these projects..
Requirements of the Educational Community
In the face of this crisis, the Melinka Lyceum teachers have issued a public statement demanding a series of urgent measures:
- Periodic inspection of septic tanks
- Installation of a grinder pump
- High school sanitation work
- Have a backup lift pump in case of emergencies
- Designate a team in charge of the maintenance and constant monitoring of health facilities
Conclusion
The situation at the Melinka High School is a clear example of the importance of maintaining adequate health conditions in educational establishments. In the face of this crisis, it is essential that the competent authorities act quickly and effectively to guarantee the safety and well-being of students and the educational community in general.
Only through a comprehensive and sustained response can this problem be resolved and similar episodes prevented from being repeated in the future, thus ensuring a healthy and conducive environment for the development and learning of young people.
